Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Carlisle
Carlisle, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,329
Population
21,779
Renter Mix
55% Rent
A burgeoning small town with a unique culture thanks to nearby colleges and universities
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Don’t let Carlisle’s relatively small size fool you. This southern Pennsylvania locale is bursting with a diverse culture and attractive amenities. Carlisle rests just 23 miles west of Harrisburg, along Interstate 76. Dickinson College occupies a space near the center of town, providing a multicultural mix of students from far and wide. Affordable apartments and colorful homes will appease students and post-grads alike, as will the pizza places, custard shops, and breweries along High Street.
Carlisle is famous for its lively car shows. Put on throughout the summer and fall, owners and enthusiasts alike fill the Carlisle Fairgrounds to peruse the classic and exotic cars that turn up. Carlisle is convenient for commuters and travelers thanks to its location between I-76 and I-81. There’s a number of state forests to the north and south, putting the beauty of Pennsylvania just minutes away.
Explore the City
A tale of the Carlisle Old Town Pump in the center of town.
Many of the buildings and homes in the downtown area have historic significance.
Both Penn State Dickinson Law and Dickinson College are located in Carlisle.
Shops along High Street are set in historic brick buildings.
The Army Heritage Trail in Carlisle is a one-mile self-guided, outdoor interactive trail loop.
Letort Spring Run flows through Letort Park in Carlisle and offers beautiful scenery.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,069
Average: $77,549
Education
6,874
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,107
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carlisle has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carlisle, PA is $1,112 for a studio, $1,328 for one bedroom, $1,504 for two bedrooms, and $1,725 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carlisle has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,328/month
602 Sq Ft
House
$2,240/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,995/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carlisle, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
407 Students
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Public
Grades K-5
231 Students
Public
Grades K-5
414 Students
Public
Grades K-5
188 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
577 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
543 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,578 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- LeTort Park
- Middlesex Township Splash Pad
- Children's Lake
- Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
Airports
- Harrisburg International
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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.