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Carbondale
  • Suburb in Pennsylvania
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Carbondale

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Carbondale is a suburb of with a population of 8,828. Carbondale is in Lackawanna County. Living in Carbondale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Carbondale and residents tend to lean conservative.
    About Carbondale...
    Population
    8,828
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $97,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $742
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      47.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      71.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      47.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      95.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      655.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      23.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Carbondale

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,718
    National
    $69,021
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