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Carter, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Parker County County
Carter, TX
At a Glance
How Carter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carter a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carter residents earn a median household income of $80,114 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,938. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carter is $237,300 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,531. Median rent is $863/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Carter reports 475 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,202/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Carter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carter has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.