Carson, IA
1 neighborhoods · 1,003 residents · Iowa
A
81/100
83
Safety Score
88
Affordability
$73K
Median Income
$172K
Median Home Value
Is Carson, IA a Good Place to Live?
Carson receives an overall livability grade of A (81/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores A (83/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (88/100) with a median household income of $73,173 and median home values around $171,800.
About 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.1%. 80% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 46.
$656
Median Rent/mo
25.8%
College Educated
3.1%
Unemployment
80%
Owner-Occupied
46
Median Age
1,003
Population
1
Zip Codes
Pottawattamie
County
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Neighborhoods in Carson
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51525Pottawattamie Co. | 81 A | 83 | 88 | $73K | $172K | 1,003 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.