Cost of Living in Emery County, Utah
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
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Emery County ranks #728 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 23%)
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Emery County Median Gross Rent Estimated at $739
The median gross rent in Emery County was estimated at $739 per month during the 2020-2024 period, which is below the Utah unweighted county mean of $1,149. According to official ACS B25071 data, the median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) was 26.7%. This figure is 1.2 percentage points higher than the state unweighted county mean official GRAPI of 25.5%. For homeowners, the median selected monthly owner costs were $736, compared to the state unweighted county mean of $1,201. The median home value was recorded at $218,700, while the state unweighted county mean was $418,721. Additionally, the median income for renter households was $31,205. These figures provide a specific, static overview of housing costs and income based on federal 5-year estimates. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Emery County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 26.7% of renter household income in Emery County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $739 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $736. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $29,560 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Utah unweighted mean of county median rents is $1,149 per month. Emery County's $739 median is 35.7% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
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Rent Burden
11.9%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,733
per month
Owner Cost Burden
11.9%
of gross income
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Median home value is $218,700. Estimated monthly cost: $1,746 vs. your max of $1,733.
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