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Carbon County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.UtahBuyer's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Buyer's market · 20
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$237K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
84
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$255K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.7,388
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$255K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,198 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1960
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.0.9%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.68%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.71%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.21%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.30%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.6.9 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.2

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,743
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Carbon County compares

By median home value, Carbon County is the 28th most expensive of 28 counties in Utah, and its typical home is worth more than 3% of all homes in Utah.

Home values in Carbon County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$110K$647K
counties in Utah ranked by median home value
#UtahMedian valueHomes
1Summit County$1.4M31,093
2Wasatch County$1M18,472
3Morgan County$720K3,260
4Rich County$671K3,762
5Salt Lake County$587K334,659
6Garfield County$567K4,065
7Utah County$543K199,242
8Grand County$542K4,524
9Davis County$539K102,930
10Washington County$539K96,570
11Tooele County$465K23,805
12Weber County$458K84,187
13Cache County$442K38,503
14Box Elder County$428K19,782
15Sanpete County$423K9,974
16Juab County$419K4,066
17Kane County$416K7,504
18Iron County$403K38,261
19Piute County$377K743
20Duchesne County$354K7,039
21Daggett County$341K1,052
22Uintah County$339K9,151
23San Juan County$333K2,960
24Sevier County$328K9,326
28Carbon County$255K7,388

28 counties in Utah are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Carbon County, most valuable first

About the Carbon County market

What is the median home price in Carbon County, UT?

The median sale price in Carbon County, UT is $237,010 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Carbon County, UT each year?

84 homes sold in Carbon County, UT over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Carbon County, UT a buyer's or seller's market?

Carbon County, UT is currently a buyer's market, scoring 20 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Carbon County, UT?

Carbon County, UT contains 7,388 residential properties, with a median of 1,198 square feet, built around 1960. The median TopHap Estimate is $255K.

How does Carbon County, UT compare to the rest of Utah?

By median home value, Carbon County, UT is the 28th most expensive of 28 counties in Utah. Its typical home is worth more than 3% of all homes in Utah. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Carbon County, UT?

71% of homes in Carbon County, UT are owner-occupied. 21% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Carbon County, UT hold?

68% of mortgaged homes in Carbon County, UT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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