In Carroll, Iowa, the median home price is $215,880, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $72,930; the population is 20,594; schools rate 8.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 45.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Carroll at a glance
Population
20,594
Median Household Income
$72,930
Typical Home Value
$215,880
School District Rating
8.3
Violent Crime Rate
45.2
Avg Commute Time
15.7
About Carroll
Carroll has a population of 20,594. The median home value is $215,880, 9% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $72,930 (3% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Carroll, Union, and Manning.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Carroll
18 towns, by population.
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Carroll at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Carroll?
- Carroll has a population of 20,594 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Carroll?
- The median home value in Carroll is $215,880. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Carroll?
- Median household income in Carroll is $72,930 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Carroll in?
- Carroll is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Carroll?
- Carroll contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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