What are the schools like in Carrollwood, FL?

Carrollwood is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The district operates 178 elementary schools, 41 middle schools, and 48 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

What is the median household income in Carrollwood?

The median household income in Carrollwood, FL is $73,150 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Carrollwood, FL?

Carrollwood has an average high temperature of 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Carrollwood, FL affordable or expensive?

Carrollwood's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Carrollwood is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $340,400 and the median rent is $1,421 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Carrollwood, FL?

Carrollwood has a violent crime rate of 131.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 437.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carrollwood, FL a Good Place to Live?

Carrollwood is a small city of 36,148 in Florida, with a median household income of $73,150 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Carrollwood stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 103.4

Carrollwood's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Carrollwood costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Carrollwood, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$340,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,421	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,150	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Carrollwood's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.1 /100k

Property Crime

437.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Carrollwood is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Carrollwood, FL	National Avg
School District	HILLSBOROUGH	—
Elementary Schools	178	—
Middle Schools	41	—
High Schools	48	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carrollwood sees average highs of 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 56.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Carrollwood, FL
Average High — January	71.3°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	56.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Carrollwood, FL	National Avg
Population	36,148	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Magdalene, FL 3 mi Egypt Lake-Leto, FL 3 mi Citrus Park, FL 3 mi Northdale, FL 3 mi Town 'n' Country, FL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Carrollwood

Carrollwood, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

33624 33618

Carrollwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrollwood, FL affordable or expensive?

Carrollwood's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Carrollwood roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $340,400 and median rent is $1,421/month.

What is the crime rate in Carrollwood, FL?

Carrollwood's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 437.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carrollwood?

Public schools in Carrollwood are operated by HILLSBOROUGH. The district has 178 elementary, 41 middle, and 48 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Carrollwood, FL a good place to live?

Carrollwood, FL has a population of 36,148, a median household income of $73,150, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Carrollwood?

Carrollwood averages 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carrollwood?

Carrollwood, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 33624, 33618.

What is the population of Carrollwood?

The population of Carrollwood, Florida is 36,148 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carrollwood?

Key numbers for living in Carrollwood: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $340,400, median household income $73,150, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carrollwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.