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Carrolltown, PA

Pennsylvania · Cambria County · Metropolitan Area

Carrolltown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 840. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
840 Population 1,254/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $32,312 per capita
$114,100 Home Value
$667 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K (36% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,500
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $114,100
60% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 242/100K
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.7%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $667
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

How Carrolltown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population840
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density1,254/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$32,312
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,100
Rent$667
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units398
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent242/100K
Property847/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault242/100K
Burglary242/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation2,140 ft (652 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.1%
Libraries14

Is Carrolltown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carrolltown receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Carrolltown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carrolltown is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carrolltown is $114,100, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Carrolltown is below the national average at 242 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 847 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.

Education

20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Carrolltown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Carrolltown has a population of 840 with a density of 1,254 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

840
Total Population
1,254
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Carrolltown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Carrolltown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carrolltown is $57,500, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Carrolltown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,500
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,312
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Carrolltown is $114,100, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $667 (43% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,100
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$667
43% below US avg
Rent Burden28.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.3%
Housing Units398
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate4.08%
Carrolltown has a violent crime rate of 242 per 100,000 residents, 36% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 847 per 100,000 (57% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Carrolltown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent242.1/100K
36% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault242.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property847.5/100K
57% below US avg
Burglary242.1/100K
Theft605.3/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Carrolltown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,140 ft (652 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,254/sq mi
Coordinates40.6045°N, 78.7070°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
County FIPS42021
Carrolltown is located in Cambria County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 84.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.7%
39% below US avg
High School+93.1%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,254/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi
CountyCambria County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.1%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

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