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Cost of Living in Washington County, UT

Population 196,431 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,566
Median home value$510,700
Median household income$80,632

The median rent in Washington County, UT is $1,566/month, 5% higher than the Utah median and 11% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $510,700, 54% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $80,632 a year, 15% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $62,640/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,582/mo

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Washington County vs. Utah vs. U.S.

Washington CountyUtahU.S.
Median rent$1,566$1,496$1,413
Median home value$510,700$489,400$332,700
Median household income$80,632$95,166$80,734
Homeownership rate71.6%70.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher35.2%37.7%35.7%
Poverty rate9.8%8.5%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.6%3.6%5.2%
Work from home14.0%17.6%15.1%
Median age39.132.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Washington County, UT?

The median gross rent in Washington County, UT is $1,566 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $62,640 a year in gross income.

Is Washington County, UT expensive to live in?

Rent there is 11% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.3 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 $90,005Cache County, UTRent $1,213 · Income $81,665Tooele County, UTRent $1,189 · Income $106,587

Counties with a similar cost of living

Whatcom County, WARent $1,555 · Income $81,784Pinal County, AZRent $1,537 · Income $80,266Essex County, NJRent $1,531 · Income $80,789Martin County, FLRent $1,569 · Income $82,943Douglas County, GARent $1,570 · Income $82,984Brevard County, FLRent $1,556 · Income $78,476

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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