What are the schools like in Carrollton, VA?

Carrollton is served primarily by Isle of Wight County Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Carrollton?

The median household income in Carrollton, VA is $108,953 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.8%.

What is the weather like in Carrollton, VA?

Carrollton has an average high temperature of 50.0°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Carrollton, VA affordable or expensive?

Carrollton's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Carrollton is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $376,800 and the median rent is $1,663 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Carrollton, VA?

Carrollton has a violent crime rate of 202.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 951.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carrollton, VA a Good Place to Live?

Carrollton is a small town of 7,330 in Virginia, with a median household income of $108,953 and a 11.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Carrollton stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Carrollton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Carrollton 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: 97.4

Carrollton's overall cost of living index is 97.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Carrollton costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Carrollton, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$376,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,663	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,953	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Carrollton's violent crime rate is 202.1 per 100,000 residents — 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

202.1 /100k

Property Crime

951.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Carrollton is served primarily by Isle of Wight County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Carrollton, VA	National Avg
School District	Isle of Wight County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carrollton sees average highs of 50.0°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carrollton, VA
Average High — January	50.0°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	50.8"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	Carrollton, VA	National Avg
Population	7,330	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Benns Church, VA 4 mi Smithfield, VA 6 mi Newport News, VA 9 mi Portsmouth, VA 11 mi Bethel Manor, VA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Carrollton

Carrollton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23314

Carrollton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrollton, VA affordable or expensive?

Carrollton's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Carrollton roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $376,800 and median rent is $1,663/month.

What is the crime rate in Carrollton, VA?

Carrollton's violent crime rate is 202.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 951.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carrollton?

Public schools in Carrollton are operated by Isle of Wight County Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Carrollton, VA a good place to live?

Carrollton, VA has a population of 7,330, a median household income of $108,953, and an unemployment rate of 11.8%. 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 Carrollton?

Carrollton averages 50.0°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carrollton?

Carrollton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23314.

What is the population of Carrollton?

The population of Carrollton, Virginia is 7,330 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carrollton?

Key numbers for living in Carrollton: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $376,800, median household income $108,953, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carrollton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.