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Carbondale, IL
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Population: 22,388
Home Price: $117,200
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Overview
Carbondale is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 22,388. Carbondale has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
15.0 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Carbondale, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Carbondale
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,164
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$24,452
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
10.5%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
25.5%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Carbondale
Illinois
United States
Median Age
24.8
41.5
42.3
Gender
Carbondale
Illinois
United States
Male
51.1%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
48.9%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Carbondale
Illinois
United States
White
58.8%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
27.5%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
7.0%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.2%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Carbondale
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$117,200
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$588
$721
$801
Family Households
16.7%
16.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
42.3%
42.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
26.6%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
73.4%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Carbondale
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.4%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
15.8%
15.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.6%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.9%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.0%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Carbondale
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
29.5%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
38.3%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Carbondale
Illinois
United States
Murder
4.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
190.2
43.2
38.0
Robbery
150.5
33.2
40.7
Assault
479.4
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Carbondale
Illinois
United States
Burglary
447.7
246.4
336.1
Theft
3086.1
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
158.5
122.7
167.1
Arson
67.3
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Carbondale, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
pizza
local ingredients
hot wings
restaurant
hot sauce
beef
beef jerky
ice cream
burger
james beard
cheese
herbal
ingredients
wine
seasonal ingredients
herbs
drinks
grilled cheese
cooking
cannababe
football
chicago sports
basketball
college football
college basketball
baseball
video games
fantasy football
sports teams
coaches
soccer
nba
major league
teams
sports analyst
professional wrestling
dude shop mycents
esports
olympics
inspired by
drawing
suggestive art
drawing fanart
character design
local artists
art installation
slightly suggestive
digital artist
library
special collections
artists
musical theatre
studios
gallery
webcomic
nature
collections
theatre
pfp
video games
books
anime
tv shows
nascar
warhammer
theme parks
gaming
pokmon
memes
pokemon
apple products
gadgets
cockatoos
fishing
blacksmithing
rona survivor
hunting
youtuber
ramblings
cannababe
local news
sports
radio show
awardwinning writer
films
music videos
tv
tv shows
professional wrestling
dude shop mycents
content producer
video production
awardwinning
producer
pro wrestling
esports gaming
executive producer
drama
pop culture
sports
science technology
space
winter
wildlife
natural light
summer
nature
beaches
fishing
indoor
pool
beach
aviation
hunting
kayaks
lodging
facilities
swimming pool
familyfriendly
black friday
local walmart
restaurant
coffee shop
drive thru
aisles
screen printing
bogo deal
collections
gas stations
amazon
grocery store
spirit wear
stickers
butcher shop
mcdonalds
hotels
packages
facebook marketplace
brands
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