Carlisle is a small town of 5,488 in Ohio, with a median household income of $69,513
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Carlisle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Carlisle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Carlisle 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: 94.1
Carlisle's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Carlisle costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Carlisle, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$173,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$931
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,513
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Carlisle's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.2 /100k
Property Crime
712.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Carlisle is served primarily by Carlisle Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Carlisle, OH
National Avg
School District
Carlisle Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Carlisle sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Carlisle's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Carlisle roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $173,100 and median rent is $931/month.
Carlisle's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 712.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Carlisle are operated by Carlisle Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Carlisle, OH has a population of 5,488, a median household income of $69,513, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Carlisle averages 38.4°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches
with about 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Carlisle, Ohio is 5,488 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Carlisle: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $173,100, median household income $69,513, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carlisle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
