Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Carbondale, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,113
Population
6,868
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Scenic views and desirable weather await in Carbondale
Diverse
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Family-Friendly
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Mountainous
In the mountains of Colorado lies the cozy suburb of Carbondale. Known for its unbeatable views, fantastic weather, and picturesque neighborhoods, Carbondale is a topnotch pick for finding a place to put down roots. This city is perfect for tourism because of its mountain views, outdoor recreational opportunities, and small, locally-owned businesses, many residing along Main Street. The small town charm in Carbondale is very real!
However, residents adore Carbondale for its tight-knit community and family-friendly atmosphere. From hiking and hiking trails to community parks, mountain views, and riverfront recreation, outdoor adventure is always calling your name in Carbondale. Farmers markets, specialty shops, and excellent public schools are just a few of the additional perks of living in the secluded, mountainous suburbs of Carbondale, Colorado.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,465
Average: $111,281
Education
2,775
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,026
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carbondale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Carbondale, CO is $2,394 for a studio, $2,113 for one bedroom, $2,288 for two bedrooms, and $5,137 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carbondale has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,113/month
767 Sq Ft
House
$13,200/month
2,802 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carbondale, CO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Carbondale Community Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
138 Students
Public
Grades K-8
345 Students
Public
Grades K-8
250 Students
Crystal River Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
417 Students
Carbondale Community Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
138 Students
Public
Grades K-8
345 Students
Public
Grades K-8
250 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
427 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
91 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carbondale National Forest Office
- Rock Bottom Ranch Nature Center
- Sunlight Mountain Ski Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field
- Eagle County Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.