Carbon County, Utah Housing Market
In Carbon County, Utah, the median home value is $228,500, with a median monthly rent of $870. This places Carbon County at #1097 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #27 within Utah.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,026
- Establishments: 545
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 45
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,612 (avg $62,995)
- Outflow: 7,125 (avg $63,782)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Carbon County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84526 | 327.3 | +5.65% | 2025 |
| 2 | 84501 | 270.3 | +1.79% | 2025 |
| 3 | 84542 | 257.6 | +20.97% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Carbon County | Utah Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $228,500 | $418,720 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $870 | $1,149 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.9 | 29.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Carbon County is 45.4% below the Utah state average and about equal to the U.S. national average. The median rent of $870/month is 24.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Carbon County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.9%, compared to 77.2% in Utah and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosper County | Nebraska | $228,500 | $664 |
| Washington County | Pennsylvania | $228,500 | $949 |
| Spalding County | Georgia | $228,700 | $1,113 |
| Lavaca County | Texas | $228,300 | $910 |
| Webster County | Missouri | $228,800 | $789 |
Other Counties in Utah
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | $224,200 | $867 | 80.9% |
| Emery County | $218,700 | $739 | 80.1% |
| Piute County | $264,800 | $950 | 95.5% |
| Daggett County | $282,300 | $900 | 82.3% |
| Beaver County | $283,700 | $981 | 81.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).