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Carbondale, Colorado houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Carbondale, CO (Garfield County) — Census median home value $796,100, county listing prices up about 4.9% over the past year. Market data for Carbondale houses and the broader area.
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Carbondale, CO is in Garfield County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Carbondale and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,553, with a median household income of $94,300. Census data puts the median value of houses in Carbondale at $796,100.
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Market overview
Carbondale housing market
Carbondale is in Garfield County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Carbondale and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$796,100
Population (Census ACS)
6,553
Median household income
$94,300
County price trend (2025)
4.9% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Carbondale market snapshot
Population
6,553
County
Garfield County
Median Household Income
$94,300
Median Home Value (city)
$796,100
Median Gross Rent
$2,255/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carbondale's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $796,100.
County Price Trend
Garfield County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.9% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Carbondale has an estimated population of 6,553 and a median household income of $94,300, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Carbondale's Census-reported median home value works out to about 8.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 29% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Carbondale
County guide: Garfield County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Carbondale.
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Nearby communities include Mulford, Catherine, Cattle Creek, No Name, Glenwood Springs, Chacra, New Castle, Carbonate, Silt, Rifle, Battlement Mesa, Parachute.
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Rifle market data
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: El Jebel (~6.5 mi), Basalt (~9.1 mi), Redstone (~14.9 mi), Snowmass Village (~19.0 mi), Woody Creek (~19.5 mi), Dotsero (~19.5 mi), Gypsum (~20.8 mi), Marble (~22.4 mi), Aspen (~24.5 mi), Eagle (~27.1 mi), Norrie (~30.2 mi), Fulford (~30.9 mi), Somerset (~34.9 mi), Edwards (~35.1 mi), Wolcott (~35.6 mi), Mount Crested Butte (~36.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Carbondale data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,553
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$796,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$94,300
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,255
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.9%
Census place type
town
County
Garfield County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.08 sq mi
Census GEOID
0812045
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Carbondale
Schools
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 — 14 schools, 5,771 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Garfield addresses may be served by Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Carbondale FAQ
What are houses worth in Carbondale, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Carbondale at $796,100.
How much do houses cost in Carbondale, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Carbondale, Census ACS data shows a median value of $796,100. Active listing prices in Garfield County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Carbondale, CO?
Carbondale houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Garfield County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Carbondale, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carbondale's population at approximately 6,553.
What's the median rent in Carbondale, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Carbondale at approximately $2,255 per month.
What is the median household income in Carbondale, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Carbondale at approximately $94,300.
Is the Carbondale housing market growing?
Garfield County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.9% annual change in 2025.
Is Carbondale, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Carbondale's median home value at about 8.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 29% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Carbondale, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 for many Carbondale addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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