Median Income
$100,000
33% higher than US avg
Home Value
$352,000
25% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
16.3%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$820
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
40% lower than US avg
How Cartier Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,344
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$57,550
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty7.4%
Commute34 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$352,000
Rent$820
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units810
Rent Burden12.7%
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+2.9%
Is Cartier a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cartier receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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. Cartier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cartier is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Cartier among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.4% 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 Cartier is $352,000, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.3% have completed high school.
Cartier has a population of 3,344 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 1.6% Asian.
Population
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 52.0% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 41.7% |
The median household income in Cartier is $100,000, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $100,000 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $57,550 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 34.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
The median home value in Cartier is $352,000, 25% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $820 (29% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $352,000 |
| 25% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $820 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.4% |
| Housing Units | 810 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cartier vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cartier vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 213.5 sq mi (552.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |