Housing by town in Carbon County, Utah
Carbon County, Utah has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $870 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $669 in 2015–2019 (+30.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
East Carbon has the highest median gross rent ($1,010) and Carbonville the lowest ($793).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $870 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 32.1%
- Median household income
- $58,377
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Carbon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonville | $793 | 33.0% | $67,193 | $336,400 | $1,715 |
| East Carbon | $1,010 | 31.9% | $37,991 | $90,000 | $709 |
| Helper | $846 | 24.4% | $56,875 | $209,800 | $1,267 |
| Price | $855 | 38.7% | $53,203 | $225,600 | $1,438 |
| Scofield | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Spring Glen | $847 | 37.6% | $52,386 | $282,600 | $1,648 |
| Wellington | $888 | 37.6% | $61,466 | $179,500 | $1,134 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,350 | $37,250 | $59,550 |
| 2 people | $25,550 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 3 people | $28,750 | $47,850 | $76,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,700 | $98,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,950 | $105,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,200 | $112,300 |
How the places in Carbon County rank across Utah
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Crime reported to police in Carbon County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 224 | 266 | 1,296 | 20,530 | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 | 49 | 254 | 152 | 787 | 19,313 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 | 77 | 406 | 270 | 1,425 | 18,946 | 4 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Carbon County recorded 77 violent and 270 property crimes, 406 and 1,425 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 92% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Carbon County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Police Department | 8,286 | 43 | 182 |
| Carbon County Sheriff's Office | 6,914 | 24 | 50 |
| Helper Police Department | 2,126 | 6 | 27 |
| Wellington Police Department | 1,620 | 4 | 11 |
| East Carbon Police Department | 1,568 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Carbon County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84501 | 13,042 | $878 | $243,800 | $58,617 | 32.4% |
| 84526 | 4,388 | $835 | $228,100 | $59,850 | 27.9% |
| 84542 | 1,624 | $888 | $179,500 | $61,466 | 37.6% |
| 84520 | 826 | $1,029 | $86,300 | $38,482 | 44.2% |
| 84539 | 510 | $810 | $113,500 | $36,927 | 10.6% |
| 84529 | 127 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Carbon County
What is the crime rate in Carbon County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Carbon County recorded 406 violent and 1,425 property crimes per 100,000 residents (77 violent and 270 property crimes in all).
Which place in Carbon County has the highest rent?
East Carbon has the highest median gross rent, $1,010 (±$384) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Carbon County has the lowest rent?
Carbonville has the lowest median gross rent, $793 (±$567) a month.
What is the median rent in Carbon County, Utah?
The median gross rent in Carbon County is $870 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbon County, Utah
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbon County, Utah
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Carbon County, UT
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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