What are the schools like in Carbonado, WA?

Carbonado is served primarily by Carbonado School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Carbonado?

The median household income in Carbonado, WA is $100,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Carbonado, WA?

Carbonado has an average high temperature of 47.1°F in January and 76.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Carbonado, WA affordable or expensive?

Carbonado's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Carbonado is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $360,000 and the median rent is $1,375 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Carbonado, WA?

Carbonado has a violent crime rate of 545.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3238.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carbonado, WA a Good Place to Live?

Carbonado is a small town of 550 in Washington, with a median household income of $100,000 . Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Carbonado stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether Carbonado is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Carbonado 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: 113.0

Carbonado's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Carbonado costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Carbonado, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$360,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,375	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Carbonado's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

545.2 /100k

Property Crime

3238.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Carbonado is served primarily by Carbonado School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Carbonado, WA	National Avg
School District	Carbonado School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carbonado sees average highs of 47.1°F in January and 76.6°F in July, with 80.4 inches of annual precipitation and 4.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carbonado, WA
Average High — January	47.1°F
Average High — July	76.6°F
Annual Precipitation	80.4"
Annual Snowfall	4.3"

Demographics

Metric	Carbonado, WA	National Avg
Population	550	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wilkeson, WA 1 mi Crocker, WA 4 mi South Prairie, WA 4 mi Prairie Heights, WA 5 mi Buckley, WA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Carbonado

Carbonado, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98323

Carbonado vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carbonado, WA affordable or expensive?

Carbonado's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Carbonado roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $360,000 and median rent is $1,375/month.

What is the crime rate in Carbonado, WA?

Carbonado's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3238.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carbonado?

Public schools in Carbonado are operated by Carbonado School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Carbonado, WA a good place to live?

Carbonado, WA has a population of 550, a median household income of $100,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Carbonado?

Carbonado averages 47.1°F in January and 76.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 80.4 inches with about 4.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carbonado?

Carbonado, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98323.

What is the population of Carbonado?

The population of Carbonado, Washington is 550 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carbonado?

Key numbers for living in Carbonado: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $360,000, median household income $100,000, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carbonado side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.