Carroll
Carroll, IA
Area Guide
A small town with a large presence
Situated in western Iowa, Carroll is considered a big city, surrounded by charming small towns. Restaurants, retailers, and supermarkets reside along Lincoln Avenue, and there’s everything from wineries and pizzerias to coffee houses and brewing companies. There are quite a few city parks in Carroll, including Graham Park and Minchen Park, not to mention the Carroll Municipal Golf Course!
Major cities like Des Moines and Omaha, Nebraska are about a 90 minute commute from Carroll, so this city offers a secluded feel from metropolitan living. However, there’s plenty to do in the city itself. Private and public schools area available in the area, and the sprawling Swan Lake State Park sits directly below Carroll!
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carroll, IA is $437 for a studio, $551 for one bedroom, $667 for two bedrooms, and $772 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carroll has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Carroll, IA is 7.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Carroll is 29.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $437 - $772. You can expect to pay 4.1% more for groceries, 6.6% less for utilities, and 7.5% more for transportation.
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Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 3-4
220 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
489 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
469 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
489 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
544 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.