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Carrollton, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Isle of Wight County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
7,903 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$113,813 Median Income $53,288 per capita
$381,900 Home Value $409,042 Zillow
$1,793 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
182 Violent Crime/100K 1,685 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$113,813 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$381,900 home value, $1,793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Carrollton, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$113,813
51% above
$53,288 per capita
Home Value
$381,900
35% above
Zillow: $409,042
Median Rent
$1,793/mo
54% above
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
52% below
1,685/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
26% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 sunny days/yr

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
151%
Home Value
135%
Rent
154%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carrollton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $113,813 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,288. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 926 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carrollton is $381,900 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,042. Median rent is $1,793/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.

Safety & Crime

Carrollton reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,685/100K.

Education

42.4% of adults in Carrollton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carrollton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population7,903
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$113,813
Per Capita$53,288
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122

Housing

A+
Home Value$381,900
Rent$1,793
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$409,042
Housing Units2,923
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

F
Violent182/100K
Property1,685/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,260/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation22 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Carrollton was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.