What are the schools like in Carlyle, IL?

Carlyle is served primarily by Carlyle CUSD 1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Carlyle?

The median household income in Carlyle, IL is $65,286 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Carlyle, IL?

Carlyle has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Carlyle, IL affordable or expensive?

Carlyle's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Carlyle is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,300 and the median rent is $1,014 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Carlyle, IL?

Carlyle has a violent crime rate of 125.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 974.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carlyle, IL a Good Place to Live?

Carlyle is a small town of 3,252 in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,286 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Carlyle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Carlyle 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: 96.3

Carlyle's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Carlyle costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Carlyle, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,014	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,286	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Carlyle's violent crime rate is 125.8 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.8 /100k

Property Crime

974.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Carlyle is served primarily by Carlyle CUSD 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Carlyle, IL	National Avg
School District	Carlyle CUSD 1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carlyle sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 6.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carlyle, IL
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	6.5"

Demographics

Metric	Carlyle, IL	National Avg
Population	3,252	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Beckemeyer, IL 3 mi Huey, IL 5 mi Bartelso, IL 7 mi Breese, IL 8 mi Hoffman, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Carlyle

Carlyle, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62231

Carlyle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlyle, IL affordable or expensive?

Carlyle's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Carlyle roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $149,300 and median rent is $1,014/month.

What is the crime rate in Carlyle, IL?

Carlyle's violent crime rate is 125.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 974.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carlyle?

Public schools in Carlyle are operated by Carlyle CUSD 1. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Carlyle, IL a good place to live?

Carlyle, IL has a population of 3,252, a median household income of $65,286, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Carlyle?

Carlyle averages 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 6.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carlyle?

Carlyle, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62231.

What is the population of Carlyle?

The population of Carlyle, Illinois is 3,252 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carlyle?

Key numbers for living in Carlyle: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $149,300, median household income $65,286, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carlyle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.