Welcome to Carbondale, one of the most populated areas in Illinois between Chicago and Tennessee.

Schools

Local schools: Carbondale’s high school graduation rate is 89%, 8% higher than the U.S. average.

  1. Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95:
    It has 1,515 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Niche.com Ranked the following: C- in Academics, B for teacher quality, B- for clubs and activities, A in diversity, and B+ in Health and Safety.
  2. Carbondale Community High School:
    Ranked Overall A, ranked #3 standout high schools in Illinois. Ranked: A in academics, A- for teachers, A for clubs and activities, A in Diversity, A in college prep, and B in Health and safety.
  3. Parrish Elementary:
    Overall grade B+. No rank for academics, and A in teachers and diversity. It has 473 students in grades PK, K-1 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
  4. Lewis Elementary: Overall grade C+: scored C in academics, B in teachers, and A in diversity. Has 269 students in grades 4-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 16% of students are at least proficient in math and 24% in reading.
  5. Thomas Elementary: Overall grade C+: scored C in academics, B in teachers and A+ in Diversity. It has 326 students in grades 2-3 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 22% of students are at least proficient in math and 17% in reading.
  6. Carbondale Middle School: Overall C: scored C- in Academics, B in teachers, A in diversity. It has 418 students in grades 6-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 10% of students are at least proficient in math and 15% in reading.

Colleges

SIU was founded in 1869.

  • Total enrollment: 14,554.
    Law school: ranked between 146-192 for law schools in the United States.
    Med school: Location split between Carbondale and Springfield.
    MBA: you can get an online MBA for $35,000. SIU’s online program is the highest public MBA program in Illinois and among the top ⅓ in the nation.
  • John A Logan
    Community College with 4,424 students. Offers educational classes plus trade specialties

Cost of Living

  • Overall, Chicago, Illinois is 41.8% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
  • Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference. The average home price is $119,000.
    Carbondale
  • Median Home Cost is 114% more expensive in Chicago.

City Neighborhoods

Most expensive areas:
1. SIU Carbondale/Springer Ridge
2. N Giant City/S Giant City
3. Chautauqua Road/Country Club Road
4. Reeds Station

Demographics

Carbondale has 26,600 people in it according to Arevibes.com
The average age is 23.8. 62.97% of the population is White. In Carbondale, 24.86% of the population is Black or African American. 5.84% of the population is Asian.
88% of the workforce is employed in white collar jobs. However, the median household income is $19,515. Students and graduate students weight this number. The unemployment rate is 5%.
Almost 20% of people work in teaching, 15% in office and administrative support, and 10% in sales.

Benefits

  1. Little traffic: The average work commute is 14.74 minutes.
  2. Well-educated community: 48% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
  3. Low average rent: $660 (we only charge $440 for a 1 bed, 1 bath and $350 for a remodeled studio).

Crime

  • Carbondale is safer than 8% of U.S cities.
  • The total crime rate is 3,839 per 100,000 people.
  • 1 in 26 people will be a victim of property damage.
    We offer apartments in two of the safest neighborhoods in the city.
  • Vineyards and Breweries
    Southern Illinois is blessed with 20 vineyards and breweries

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