East Carbon is a small town of 1,441 in Utah, with a median household income of $52,554
and a 14.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Carbon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether East Carbon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Carbon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.7
East Carbon's overall cost of living index is 85.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Carbon costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Carbon, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$820
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,554
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
East Carbon's violent crime rate is 205.2 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
205.2 /100k
Property Crime
865.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Carbon is served primarily by Carbon District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Carbon, UT
National Avg
School District
Carbon District
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Carbon sees average highs of 38.5°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 15.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.5 inches of snow per year.
East Carbon's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Carbon roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,700 and median rent is $820/month.
East Carbon's violent crime rate is 205.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 865.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Carbon are operated by Carbon District.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Carbon, UT has a population of 1,441, a median household income of $52,554, and an unemployment rate of 14.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Carbon averages 38.5°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.3 inches
with about 21.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Carbon, UT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 84520, 84539.
The population of East Carbon, Utah is 1,441 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Carbon: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $80,700, median household income $52,554, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Carbon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.