Carbon County, Wyoming Housing Market
In Carbon County, Wyoming, the median home value is $222,700, with a median monthly rent of $842. This places Carbon County at #1158 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #19 within Wyoming.
📈 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: $1,194
- Establishments: 618
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 30
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,125 (avg $87,487)
- Outflow: 5,565 (avg $84,062)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Carbon County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82331 | 301.1 | +9.09% | 2025 |
| 2 | 82301 | 265.3 | -0.14% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Carbon County | Wyoming Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $222,700 | $346,991 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $842 | $941 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.0 | 28.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Carbon County is 35.8% below the Wyoming state average and 2.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $842/month is 10.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.0, 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 76.3%, compared to 73.6% in Wyoming and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | Minnesota | $222,800 | $855 |
| Fond du Lac County | Wisconsin | $222,800 | $960 |
| Bulloch County | Georgia | $222,500 | $995 |
| Gordon County | Georgia | $222,900 | $937 |
| Ripley County | Indiana | $222,500 | $839 |
Other Counties in Wyoming
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston County | $221,700 | $698 | 86.8% |
| Niobrara County | $221,500 | $605 | 61.8% |
| Hot Springs County | $227,500 | $887 | 72.7% |
| Big Horn County | $216,500 | $823 | 75.9% |
| Washakie County | $206,000 | $720 | 74.2% |
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).