Living in Carroll, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carroll · Census data 2020–2024

Carroll has 286 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $61,250 (20% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $93,000, the median rent is $883/month.

Carroll is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Carroll at a glance

Population
286
Median age
36.5State: 37.2
Median household income
$61,250State: $76,475
Median home value
$93,000State: $238,600
Median rent
$883/moState: $1,072
Homeowners
82.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
Average commute
21 min

Is Carroll a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.

Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Carroll

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carroll the median home value is $93,000, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,109 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Carroll$93,000
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Carroll$883
Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Carroll median household income

The median household income in Carroll is $61,250 and the income per person is $30,462. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Carroll$61,250
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Carroll: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
129
Owner-occupied
82.2%
Renter-occupied
17.8%
Vacant
17.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1949
Average household size
2.67

Carroll demographics

Population
286
Median age
36.5
Under 18
32.9%
65 and older
16.8%
Households
107
Foreign-born
5.2%
Veterans
5.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.8%
Hispanic or Latino11.9%
Black0%
Asian0.7%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carroll ›

Education in Carroll

10.6% of adults 25 and older in Carroll have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Carroll10.6%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Carroll

Unemployment rate
0.8%State: 3%
Average commute
21 minState: 19 min
Work from home
5.8%
Drive alone
90.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.3%
Homes with broadband
85%

Carroll vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Carroll286$61,250$93,000$883
Winside485$66,667$104,200$788
Belden101$70,625$107,500—
Wayne6,121$53,702$228,900$792
Randolph877$84,531$119,000$665
Laurel1,018$58,519$164,200$815
Hoskins250$78,750$162,500$1,359
Concord143$81,429$86,400—
Coleridge553$46,818$87,100—

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Living in Carroll: FAQ

What is the median household income in Carroll, NE?

The median household income in Carroll is $61,250, 20% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Carroll?

The median home value in Carroll is $93,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

How much is rent in Carroll?

The median gross rent in Carroll is $883 per month, about 23.4% of household income.

Is Carroll, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

What is the median age in Carroll?

The median age in Carroll is 36.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Carroll?

The average commute to work in Carroll is 21 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Carroll?

The unemployment rate in Carroll is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Carroll?

10.6% of adults in Carroll have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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