Carroll Valley, PA

Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania

Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania, in Adams county, is 23 miles N of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 51 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town contains a population of approximately 3,291.

The People and Families of Carroll Valley

In Carroll Valley, about 73% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Carroll Valley, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Carroll Valley.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carroll Valley had a median family income of $55,000. The typical family in Carroll Valley is better off than most in Pennsylvania. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Carroll Valley. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Carroll Valley Housing

Carroll Valley has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 92% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Carroll Valley are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Pennsylvania, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Carroll Valley, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Carroll Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Carroll Valley, PA

Comparing Carroll Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Carroll Valley Almanac

Carroll Valley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Carroll Valley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Carroll Valley, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Carroll Valley Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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