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    West Carthage

    #3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Jefferson County
      B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        B+
      3. Housing
        C+
      4. Nightlife
        B
      5. Good for Families
        B minus
      6. Diversity
        A minus
      7. Jobs
        B minus
      8. Weather
        D+
      9. Cost of Living
        B minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B minus
      12. Commute
        B
      West Carthage is a with a population of 1,468. West Carthage is in Jefferson County. Living in West Carthage offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in West Carthage and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in West Carthage are above average.
      Population
      1,468
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $135,700
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $831
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        66%
      • Own
        34%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B+
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        51.9
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        0
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        51.9
        500.1
      • Theft
        467.5
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        51.9
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        12%
      • 25-34 years
        21%
      • 35-44 years
        10%
      • 45-54 years
        7%
      • 55-64 years
        10%
      • 65+ years
        19%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        8%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        13%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        31%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        32%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        16%
        11%
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      Working in West Carthage

      Jobs
      B minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $41,582
      National
      $69,021
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