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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
$572K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.7,117
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$572K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,447 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.1982
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.46%
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.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.22.1 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 14th most expensive of 55 counties in Montana, and its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Montana.

Home values in Carbon County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$194K$1.7M
counties in Montana ranked by median home value
#MontanaMedian valueHomes
1Madison County$856K8,749
2Gallatin County$778K48,771
3Custer County$769K5,200
4Flathead County$696K51,460
5Lake County$694K15,204
6Treasure County$687K481
7Park County$647K9,634
8Ravalli County$618K20,978
9Sweet Grass County$577K2,030
10Missoula County$576K43,365
11Jefferson County$575K6,132
12Granite County$575K2,880
13Broadwater County$574K3,773
14Carbon County$572K7,117
15Meagher County$529K1,579
16Sanders County$525K7,077
17Stillwater County$498K4,866
18Lincoln County$497K12,640
19Mineral County$489K2,731
20Lewis and Clark County$472K30,375
21Teton County$442K2,992
22Golden Valley County$418K524
23Beaverhead County$418K5,128
24Powell County$402K3,313

55 counties in Montana are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Carbon County, most valuable first

About the Carbon County market

How many homes are there in Carbon County, MT?

Carbon County, MT contains 7,117 residential properties, with a median of 1,447 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1982. The median TopHap Estimate is $572K.

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

By median home value, Carbon County, MT is the 14th most expensive of 55 counties in Montana. Its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Montana. Broadwater County ranks just above it and Meagher 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?

46% of homes in Carbon County, MT are owner-occupied. 21% 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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