At a Glance
Median Income
$113,813
$53,288 per capita
Home Value
$381,900
Zillow: $418,127
Median Rent
$1,793/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
11.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carrollton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 9.7% (169% 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 $418,127. 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.
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 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,903
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans20.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$113,813
Per Capita$53,288
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
A+
Home Value$381,900
Rent$1,793
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$418,127
Housing Units2,923
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
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.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.