At a Glance
Median Income
$80,292
$31,913 per capita
Home Value
$378,300
Zillow: $393,135
Median Rent
$1,745/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
253/100K
1,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr
How New Carrollton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Carrollton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Carrollton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Carrollton residents earn a median household income of $80,292 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,913. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Carrollton is $378,300 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,135. Median rent is $1,745/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
New Carrollton reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,266/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.4% of adults in New Carrollton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Carrollton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population13,544
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density8,627/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,292
Per Capita$31,913
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A
Home Value$378,300
Rent$1,745
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$393,135
Housing Units4,934
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent253/100K
Property1,266/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault161/100K
Burglary146/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation103 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
New Carrollton was founded in 1953.
The median home in New Carrollton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.
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