Carbondale 68 Good
Carbondale Livability #786 ranked city in Pennsylvania#8,545 ranked city in the USARanks better than 70% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Carbondale

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

CONS
  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

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What's it like Living in Carbondale?

Carbondale, Pennsylvania is a smaller city with a population of 8,438 people. If we take a look at the last Census, the vast majority of the population falls within one racial group (92% White). Given that fact, Carbondale could be considered less diverse than other cities.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Carbondale could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Pennsylvania if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like amenities, cost of living, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Carbondale and in the areas around Carbondale is a much easier task.

Carbondale, PA receives 66/100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #870 in Pennsylvania and #10,234 in the USA. For each of the livability categories, we know that Carbondale ranks very well for cost of living (A+) and housing (A-). Carbondale does not score well for the following: education (D) and employment (D-). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

The Carbondale unemployment rate of 2.41% has continued to decrease over the years and is now well below the national average. The result could lead to reduced poverty and inequality in the area, higher wages and increased economic growth. This is a positive sign in the overall health of the local economy.

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Carbondale can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Carbondale. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Carbondale are affordable. The median home price for Carbondale homes is $97,500, which is 41.9% lower than the Pennsylvania average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Carbondale, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.3, which is 25.8% lower than the Pennsylvania average.

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      Carbondale transportation information

      Statistic Carbondale Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute22min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.2%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.3%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.1%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk6.9%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home3.4%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Carbondale, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).