Carroll Valley is a small town of 3,947 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $86,750
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Carroll Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Carroll Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Carroll Valley 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: 92.7
Carroll Valley's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Carroll Valley costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Carroll Valley, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$278,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,451
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Carroll Valley's violent crime rate is 21.9 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
21.9 /100k
Property Crime
547.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Carroll Valley is served primarily by Fairfield Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Carroll Valley, PA
National Avg
School District
Fairfield Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Carroll Valley sees average highs of 40.0°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Carroll Valley's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Carroll Valley roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $278,500 and median rent is $1,451/month.
Carroll Valley's violent crime rate is 21.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 547.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Carroll Valley are operated by Fairfield Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Carroll Valley, PA has a population of 3,947, a median household income of $86,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Carroll Valley averages 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches
with about 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Carroll Valley, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17320.
The population of Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania is 3,947 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Carroll Valley: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $278,500, median household income $86,750, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carroll Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
