The Town FilesCarlisle, Ohio
City in Warren County · population 5,501 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $207,100
- Household income
- $71,136
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 42.1
Carlisle is a city of 5,501 people in Warren County, Ohio. The median home is worth $207,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 81% of Ohio towns.
How Carlisle ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Carlisle is worth $207,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $71,136, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $962 a month. 75.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Carlisle | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $962 | $914 |
| Median household income | $71,136 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 75.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Carlisle
| People | Carlisle | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Carlisle
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 20.4°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Carlisle since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1969 about 9.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 30, 1990.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 100,746 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,570 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Carlisle itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Carlisle
4 public schools with 1,579 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Primary Elementary School | PK-3 | 556 | 23.2 |
| Carlisle High School | 9-12 | 429 | 12.3 |
| Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School | 4-6 | 342 | 16.3 |
| Carlisle Junior High School | 7-8 | 252 | 14.0 |
Towns near Carlisle
- Franklin, OH2.1 mi · 11,690 people · home $183,100
- Germantown, OH4.4 mi · 5,796 people · home $205,900
- Miamisburg, OH4.5 mi · 19,923 people · home $231,300
- Springboro, OH4.8 mi · 19,062 people · home $357,800
- Middletown, OH5.8 mi · 50,987 people · home $164,400
- Hunter, OH6.2 mi · 3,363 people · home $251,700
- West Carrollton, OH7.2 mi · 13,129 people · home $156,900
- Moraine, OH9.2 mi · 6,393 people · home $156,800
Carlisle questions
Is Carlisle, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Carlisle scores better for retirees than 49% of Ohio towns and quieter than 44%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Carlisle?
The median owner-occupied home in Carlisle is valued at $207,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,136, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $962 a month.
What is the weather like in Carlisle?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 20.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.7 inches of snow.
Does Carlisle get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Carlisle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1969. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)