Carlisle
- Town in Iowa
Town
Carlisle
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Town in Iowa
- Rating 4 out of 5 11 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade B+
- Housinggrade A minus
- Nightlifegrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade C+
- Commutegrade B minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$148,900
National
$217,500Median Rent
$779
National
$1,062Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Carlisle Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault645national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape69.1national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary207.3national 500.1
- Theft944.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft46.1national 284
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Working in Carlisle
Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$73,380
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Carlisle
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Carlisle Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 11 reviews
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Carlisle is a small town, and with that comes some drawbacks. First of all, there are barely any businesses in town. There are a few, but if you need anything specific you'll likely need to drive 15-20 minutes away to Des Moines. Its smallness means that there can be a good sense of community between residents, but also means that non-natives (like myself) can sometimes feel unwelcome and excluded.
Carlisle, Iowa is likely Iowa's best kept secret. The community comes together like no other, no matter the occasion. The festive 4th of July brings the entire town to the park, where we all stay for the duration of the day. Every Friday night, the football stands are completely filled. When tragedy strikes, the entire town can be found in the pew, praying. The town is filled with options for country boys and city slickers alike. The town is right in the middle of the Des Moines, Middle, and South Rivers, but also just a 15 minute drive to downtown Des Moines. Carlisle also has multiple parks and a very popular bike trail which leads to Banner, a state park with a lake. Most of the town is in the upper middle class or middle class; many people use the short commute to Des Moines for their employment. Carlisle, Iowa is a wonderful place!
Love the school district and community. Bike trails, aquatic center, parks, places to eat, and public events throughout the year.