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 $842/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Wyoming median of $992 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 21% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Carbon County FMR Area are $813 for a studio, $897 for 1‑bedroom, $1,029 for 2‑bedroom, $1,357 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,454 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $187 increase for a 2-bedroom in Carbon County shows a 22% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Carbon County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Wyoming at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
