Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Carrollton
Carrollton, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,601
Population
7,764
Renter Mix
25% Rent
The tranquility of the countryside, just minutes from two of Virginia’s busiest cities
Suburb
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Commuter
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Military
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Rural
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Riverfront
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Carrollton is a somewhat secluded suburban community in Virginia’s Isle of Wight County, located just a few minutes west of both Norfolk and Newport News. Positioned on the west bank of the James River, Carrollton’s landscape is still largely undeveloped countryside interspersed by residential neighborhoods. The close proximity to Newport News and Norfolk has led to the area developing rapidly, with scores of military and civilian commuters choosing Carrollton as a tranquil home base. The rental market features a diverse mix of offerings ranging from budget-friendly apartments to upscale single-family homes, allowing folks to find the perfect living arrangements to fit any taste or lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,735
Average: $125,471
Education
2,190
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,181
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carrollton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carrollton, VA is $1,601 for one bedroom, $1,790 for two bedrooms, and $2,179 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carrollton has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,601/month
850 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carrollton, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
662 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
- Mariners' Museum
- Virginia Living Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newport News/Williamsburg International
- Norfolk 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.