Special Interest
Housing in Carbon County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Carbon County averages $870/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Utah median of $1,496 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Carbon County FMR Area are $799 for a studio, $900 for 1‑bedroom, $1,093 for 2‑bedroom, $1,389 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,710 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $223 increase for a 2-bedroom in Carbon County shows a 26% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Carbon County was 4.0% in 2024, compared to Utah at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
