Cost of Living in Carbon County, PA

What does it cost to live in Carbon County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$64,538

Median Rent

$941/mo

Median Home

$179,600

Affordability

445

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$908
Property Tax$241
Insurance$60

Total Monthly$1,209
% of Income22.5%

Renting

Median Rent$941
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$966
% of Income17.5%

Living in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Carbon County has a median household income of $64,538 with housing costs that represent 22.5% of income for owners and 17.5% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.