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Carbondale, IL

Population: 26,066

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Key findings

Carbondale has a Livability Score of 55_/100, which is considered poor
Carbondale crime rates are 100% higher than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Carbondale is 12% lower than the Illinois average
Carbondale real estate prices are 32% lower than the Illinois average
Rental prices in Carbondale are 29% lower than the Illinois average

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What do the locals think about Carbondale?

43%Family friendly 71%Public transit is accessible 71%Walkable to grocery stores 43%Yards are well-kept 71%Lots of parks 86%Walkable to restaurants 57%Friendly neighbors 43%Safe at night 57%Pet friendly 71%Streets have sidewalks 43%A quiet area 43%Sense of community

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Carbondale Demographics

Population26,066 Median Age23.8 Have Kids (under 18)46%

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Top Rated Schools in Carbondale

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Giant City Elementary School	PK - 8	254	62%
Unity Point Elementary School	PK - 8	716	46%
Carbondale Comm High School	9 - 12	1,030	33%
Thomas Elementary School	2 - 3	308	27%
Carbondale Middle School	6 - 8	388	18%
Lewis School	4 - 5	296	17%
Parrish Elementary School	PK - 1	506	n/a

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The Downs of Carbondale

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Attractions5/10

Community5/10

Nightlife8/10

Dining8/10

Shopping6/10

I am a young parent and a college student attending SIU. To be honest, the only reason I am living in this city is because of SIU - it is the only 4 year school in IL that has my program.
Carbondale is strictly a college town. It is directly towards college students. So for the college life style, this city is great. Most homes for rent and job openings are aimed at students only.
For families, this is a down right awful place to live. There are hardly any job openings wiling to hire non-students. There are hardly any family-friendly activities.
There is also a lot of crime in this area. And the schools aren't great.
If you plan of having a family, then you'll definitely want to move away.

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Source: The Carbondale, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).