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Helper, Utah

city · Carbon County

At a glance

2,698
Population
$209,800
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$293,876
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$846/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$56,875
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
29.8 min
Average commute
91.3%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities17% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost9% 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 college45 mi
Nearest community college88 mi
Nearest technical college53 mi
High school graduates93.6%
College graduates20%

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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