Carlton is a small town of 403 in Georgia, with a median household income of $43,409
and a 13.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Carlton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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
Index: 93.3
Carlton's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Carlton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Carlton, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,063
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,409
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Carlton's violent crime rate is 180.7 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
180.7 /100k
Property Crime
920.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Carlton, GA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
64.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Carlton sees average highs of 54.8°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 50.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Carlton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Carlton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,700 and median rent is $1,063/month.
Carlton's violent crime rate is 180.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 920.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Carlton, GA has a population of 403, a median household income of $43,409, and an unemployment rate of 13.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Carlton averages 54.8°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.1 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Carlton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30627.
The population of Carlton, Georgia is 403 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Carlton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $154,700, median household income $43,409, crime index 46 (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.
