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East Carbon, Utah

city · Carbon County

At a glance

1,336
Population
$90,000
Median home value (all homes)
70% below U.S. median
$285,525
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,010/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$37,991
Median household income
52% below U.S. median
38.6 min
Average commute
84.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
18%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing53% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost42% above
For business: Utah is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college64 mi
Nearest community college94 mi
Nearest technical college57 mi
High school graduates86.8%
College graduates11.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Economic Development Corporation of Utah
EDCUtah is Utah’s statewide economic development organization that assists companies with relocating or expanding operations, provides economic research and site selector marketing, and connects investors and local partners to support business growth in Utah.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is Utah’s lead economic driver, guiding Utah’s economic ascent and supporting retention and recruitment of high-paying jobs. It coordinates statewide economic development with partners and deploys state resources, including incentives.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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