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Carter Lake
  • Suburb in Iowa
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Suburb
Omaha

Carter Lake

    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
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Carter Lake is a suburb of Omaha with a population of 3,796. Carter Lake is in Pottawattamie County. Living in Carter Lake offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Carter Lake there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Carter Lake and residents tend to lean conservative.
    About Carter Lake...
    Population
    3,796
    Suburb of
    Omaha
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $124,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,016
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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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
      738.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      105.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      421.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,478.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      555
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      19%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      51%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Carter Lake

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,750
    National
    $69,021
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