Carbon County, MT home prices
Carbon County, MT: the typical home is worth $514,732 as of 2026-05, up +5.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $360/sq ft. Rent…
Carbon County is cooling and overvalued — a stretch for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1994: $161,946 → 2026: $514,732 (3.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $514,732, homes in Carbon County sit 74% above the Montana median ($295,165) and 120% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #10 of 56 Montana counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+5.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 76 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 7.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~88% expensive for local incomes and rents.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Stillwater County, MT ($483,033) · Park County, WY ($444,338) · Sweet Grass County, MT ($478,650) · Yellowstone County, MT ($402,120) · Big Horn County, WY ($286,919) · Big Horn County, MT ($229,927)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Carbon County, MT?
Are home prices in Carbon County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Carbon County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $235,567 |
| 2017 | $243,003 |
| 2018 | $262,543 |
| 2019 | $271,721 |
| 2020 | $286,122 |
| 2021 | $329,404 |
| 2022 | $408,389 |
| 2023 | $425,760 |
| 2024 | $468,393 |
| 2025 | $484,807 |
| 2026 | $509,172 |