Living in East Carbon, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Carbon · Census data 2020–2024
East Carbon has 1,336 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $37,991 (60% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $90,000, the median rent is $1,010/month.
East Carbon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Carbon at a glance
- Population
- 1,336
- Median age
- 42.3State: 32
- Median household income
- $37,991State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $90,000State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,010/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is East Carbon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Carbon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Carbon the median home value is $90,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, which is 38.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $859 a month in housing costs.
East Carbon median household income
The median household income in East Carbon is $37,991 and the income per person is $26,456. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in East Carbon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 779
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 30.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.46
30.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Carbon has many vacation and second homes.
East Carbon demographics
- Population
- 1,336
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 543
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Carbon ›
Education in East Carbon
11.1% of adults 25 and older in East Carbon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Carbon
- Unemployment rate
- 18%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 90.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
East Carbon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carbon | 1,336 | $37,991 | $90,000 | $1,010 |
| Wellington | 1,624 | $61,466 | $179,500 | $888 |
| Price | 8,248 | $53,203 | $225,600 | $855 |
| Carbonville | 1,636 | $67,193 | $336,400 | $793 |
| West Wood | 962 | $86,583 | $455,700 | $1,509 |
| Elmo | 360 | $45,000 | $209,600 | $714 |
| Spring Glen | 1,157 | $52,386 | $282,600 | $847 |
| Helper | 2,698 | $56,875 | $209,800 | $846 |
| Cleveland | 378 | $74,375 | $192,000 | $1,023 |
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What is the median household income in East Carbon, UT?
The median household income in East Carbon is $37,991, 60% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Carbon?
The median home value in East Carbon is $90,000, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in East Carbon?
The median gross rent in East Carbon is $1,010 per month, about 38.2% of household income.
Is East Carbon, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in East Carbon?
The median age in East Carbon is 42.3 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in East Carbon?
The average commute to work in East Carbon is 39 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Carbon?
The unemployment rate in East Carbon is 18% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Carbon?
11.1% of adults in East Carbon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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