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Carbondale
  • Town in Illinois
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Carbondale

#9,627 in Best Places to Live in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A+
    Carbondale is a town in Illinois with a population of 22,388. Carbondale is in Jackson County. Living in Carbondale offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Carbondale there are a lot of bars. Many young professionals live in Carbondale and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Carbondale are above average.
    Population
    22,388
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $117,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $726
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      73%
    • Own
      27%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      585.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      16
      6.1
    • Rape
      124.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      150.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      513.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,086.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      276.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      39%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Carbondale

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $24,452
    National
    $69,021
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