Living in Carrollton, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carrollton · Census data 2020–2024
Carrollton has 8,436 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $110,956 (19% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $423,900, the median rent is $1,789/month.
Carrollton at a glance
- Population
- 8,436
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $110,956State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $423,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,789/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Carrollton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Carrollton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carrollton the median home value is $423,900, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,789 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,512 a month in housing costs.
Carrollton median household income
The median household income in Carrollton is $110,956 and the income per person is $46,780. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Carrollton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,294
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.71
Carrollton demographics
- Population
- 8,436
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 3,115
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 19.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carrollton ›
Education in Carrollton
39.9% of adults 25 and older in Carrollton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carrollton
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Carrollton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | 8,436 | $110,956 | $423,900 | $1,789 |
| Benns Church | 1,813 | $56,151 | $338,800 | — |
| Smithfield | 8,834 | $113,158 | $374,900 | $1,195 |
| Newport News | 184,216 | $69,634 | $260,600 | $1,339 |
| Portsmouth | 97,190 | $60,491 | $246,900 | $1,300 |
| Bethel Manor | 4,393 | $77,294 | — | $2,121 |
| Rushmere | 1,033 | $73,750 | $350,000 | $875 |
| Hampton | 137,557 | $69,621 | $245,700 | $1,427 |
| Windsor | 2,852 | $68,661 | $280,800 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Carrollton, VA?
The median household income in Carrollton is $110,956, 19% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Carrollton?
The median home value in Carrollton is $423,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Carrollton?
The median gross rent in Carrollton is $1,789 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Carrollton, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Carrollton?
The median age in Carrollton is 36.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Carrollton?
The average commute to work in Carrollton is 26 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carrollton?
The unemployment rate in Carrollton is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carrollton?
39.9% of adults in Carrollton 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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