Median Income
$99,000
32% higher than US avg
Home Value
$352,000
25% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,400
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment
10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
44% lower than US avg
How Carstairs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,898
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,078/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B+
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$58,800
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty7.0%
Commute34 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$352,000
Rent$1,400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,835
Rent Burden17.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,481 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+29.6%
Graduate+1.2%
Is Carstairs a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Carstairs receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Carstairs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Carstairs is $99,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Carstairs among higher-income communities. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Carstairs is $352,000, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school.
Carstairs has a population of 4,898 with a density of 1,078 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 2.3% Asian.
Population
4,898
Total Population
2021 Census
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Carstairs vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.6% |
Social Characteristics
Carstairs vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Carstairs is $99,000, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Income: Carstairs vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $99,000 |
| 32% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $58,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| 183% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |
The median home value in Carstairs is $352,000, 25% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,400 (20% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $352,000 |
| 25% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,400 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,835 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Carstairs vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Carstairs vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 3,481 ft (1,061 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,078/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5668°N, 114.1020°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |