Question 1

Is 62231 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 62231 in Carlyle has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 62231 among the safer ZIP codes in the Carlyle metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 62231?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 62231 has a school score of 60/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 62231 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Carlyle district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 62231 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 62231?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 62231 is approximately $187K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 62231 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 62231 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 62231 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 62231 has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100, placing it in the moderate range for Carlyle. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 72/100, 62231 scores similarly to the middle tier of Carlyle neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Carlyle Elementary School	PK–04	364	57%	57%
Carlyle High School	09–12	281	32%	27%
Carlyle Junior High School	05–08	281	25%	44%

— ZIP 62231

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