Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
23%
Carroll
Carroll, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$553
Population
10,609
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A small town with a large presence
Affordable
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Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Parks
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Situated in western Iowa, Carroll is considered a big city, surrounded by charming small towns. Restaurants, retailers, and supermarkets reside along Lincoln Avenue, and there’s everything from wineries and pizzerias to coffee houses and brewing companies. There are quite a few city parks in Carroll, including Graham Park and Minchen Park, not to mention the Carroll Municipal Golf Course!
Major cities like Des Moines and Omaha, Nebraska are about a 90 minute commute from Carroll, so this city offers a secluded feel from metropolitan living. However, there’s plenty to do in the city itself. Private and public schools area available in the area, and the sprawling Swan Lake State Park sits directly below Carroll!
Explore the City
Merchants Park in Carroll is where all the sports happen.
Fish an afternoon away at Swan Lake State Park.
Peruse local business in Downtown Carroll.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,768
Average: $74,867
Education
2,096
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,215
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carroll has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carroll, IA is $443 for a studio, $553 for one bedroom, $653 for two bedrooms, and $760 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carroll has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$553/month
678 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Carroll, IA is 7.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Carroll is 26.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $443 - $760. You can expect to pay 3.2% more for groceries, 4.8% less for utilities, and 7.4% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carroll, IA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
489 Students
Public
Grades K-5
220 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
469 Students
Public
Grades K-8
489 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
544 Students
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Top Apartments in Carroll
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.