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Cost of Living in Duchesne County, UT

Population 20,185 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,009
Median home value$283,700
Median household income$78,445

The median rent in Duchesne County, UT is $1,009/month, 33% lower than the Utah median and 29% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $283,700, 15% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $78,445 a year, 18% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $40,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,435/mo

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Duchesne County vs. Utah vs. U.S.

Duchesne CountyUtahU.S.
Median rent$1,009$1,496$1,413
Median home value$283,700$489,400$332,700
Median household income$78,445$95,166$80,734
Homeownership rate78.9%70.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.5%37.7%35.7%
Poverty rate11.8%8.5%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.3%3.6%5.2%
Work from home7.3%17.6%15.1%
Median age34.132.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Duchesne County, UT?

The median gross rent in Duchesne County, UT is $1,009 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Duchesne County, UT?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $40,360 a year in gross income.

Is Duchesne County, UT expensive to live in?

Rent there is 29% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.6 times the median household income.

Other counties in Utah

Salt Lake County, UTRent $1,592 · Income $97,494Utah County, UTRent $1,541 · Income $100,671Davis County, UTRent $1,621 · Income $110,884Weber County, UTRent $1,379 · Income $90,005Washington County, UTRent $1,566 · Income $80,632Cache County, UTRent $1,213 · Income $81,665

Counties with a similar cost of living

Scott County, IARent $1,005 · Income $78,277Greene County, NYRent $1,004 · Income $77,945Midland County, MIRent $1,016 · Income $77,705Marathon County, WIRent $999 · Income $77,884McLean County, ILRent $1,009 · Income $79,905Sauk County, WIRent $1,018 · Income $79,541

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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