Carrollton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Greene County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,528 Population 1,331/sq mi density
$64,464 Median Income $32,828 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $146,076 Zillow
$920 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,464 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $920/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Carrollton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,464
14% below
$32,828 per capita
Home Value
$114,100
60% below
Zillow: $146,076
Median Rent
$920/mo
21% below
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Carrollton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carrollton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
40%
Rent
79%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carrollton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carrollton residents earn a median household income of $64,464 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,828. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carrollton is $114,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,076. Median rent is $920/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

19.5% of adults in Carrollton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carrollton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,528
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,331/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,464
Per Capita$32,828
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$431M
Avg Weekly Wage$809

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,100
Rent$920
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$146,076
Housing Units1,177
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,190/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation605 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Carrollton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.