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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.Montana
$185K
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.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$563K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 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.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.7,274
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$563K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,450 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1983
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.31%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.3.3%

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.76%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.28%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.20.4 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,607
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Carbon County compares

By median home value, Carbon County is the 13th most expensive of 44 counties in Montana, and its typical home is worth more than 59% of all homes in Montana.

Home values in Carbon County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$187K$1.7M
counties in Montana ranked by median home value
#MontanaMedian valueHomes
1Madison County$834K8,827
2Gallatin County$780K49,359
3Flathead County$694K52,004
4Lake County$694K15,310
5Park County$646K9,715
6Ravalli County$613K21,178
7Custer County$603K5,225
8Treasure County$589K481
9Missoula County$579K43,573
10Granite County$573K2,935
11Jefferson County$567K6,158
12Sweet Grass County$567K2,050
13Carbon County$563K7,274
14Broadwater County$550K3,865
15Sanders County$526K7,145
16Mineral County$501K2,769
17Lincoln County$500K12,817
18Stillwater County$496K4,926
19Lewis and Clark County$474K30,695
20Wheatland County$464K1,186
21Golden Valley County$446K542
22Beaverhead County$417K5,167
23Powell County$403K3,353
24Meagher County$399K1,597

44 counties in Montana 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, MT?

The median sale price in Carbon County, MT is $185,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

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

How many homes are there in Carbon County, MT?

Carbon County, MT contains 7,274 residential properties, with a median of 1,450 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1983. The median TopHap Estimate is $563K.

How does Carbon County, MT compare to the rest of Montana?

By median home value, Carbon County, MT is the 13th most expensive of 44 counties in Montana. Its typical home is worth more than 59% of all homes in Montana. Sweet Grass County ranks just above it and Broadwater County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Carbon County, MT?

28% of homes in Carbon County, MT are owner-occupied. 18% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

76% of mortgaged homes in Carbon County, MT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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