What are the schools like in Carlton, AL?

School district data for Carlton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Carlton?

The median household income in Carlton, AL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Carlton, AL?

Carlton has an average high temperature of 59.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.1 inches.

Carlton, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Carlton, AL?

Carlton has a violent crime rate of 326.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1562.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carlton, AL a Good Place to Live?

Carlton is a small town of 57 in Alabama, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Carlton's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Carlton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Carlton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Carlton metro area.

Metric	Carlton, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Carlton's violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

326.0 /100k

Property Crime

1562.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Carlton, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	33.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carlton sees average highs of 59.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 60.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Carlton, AL
Average High — January	59.9°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	60.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Carlton, AL	National Avg
Population	57	—
Median Age	85.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	43.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	78.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rockville, AL 4 mi McIntosh, AL 13 mi Leroy, AL 13 mi Jackson, AL 13 mi Malcolm, AL 14 mi

Carlton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton, AL affordable or expensive?

Carlton has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Carlton, AL?

Carlton's violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1562.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carlton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Carlton, AL a good place to live?

Carlton, AL has a population of 57, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Carlton?

Carlton averages 59.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Carlton?

The population of Carlton, Alabama is 57 with a median age of 85.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carlton?

Key numbers for living in Carlton: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carlton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.