Cost of Living in Piute County, Utah
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Piute County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Piute County ranks #124 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 4%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Piute County, Utah
Piute County housing strains lowest incomes
Piute County's 21.3% rent-to-income ratio is among the nation's worst, placing severe housing pressure on residents with the lowest median household income in this sample: just $44,650. At $792 per month, rent consumes over one-fifth of typical household earnings here.
Utah's most affordability-challenged county
Piute County ranks as Utah's least affordable county for renters, with a 21.3% rent-to-income ratio far above the state average of 16.6%. The combination of extremely low household incomes and moderate rents creates genuine hardship for residents here.
Lowest income, tightest budgets
Piute County's $792 rent is cheap in absolute dollars, but its $44,650 median income—the lowest by far among these counties—makes affordability the county's defining challenge. Even Garfield's $61,688 income looks wealthy by comparison, yet Piute's rent burden is still heavier.
Over one-fifth of income goes to rent
Renters dedicate a crushing 21.3% of their $44,650 income to rent ($792/month), while homeowners commit 17.8% to mortgage costs ($663/month). Piute County residents struggle with the nation's tightest housing affordability among this group, leaving minimal room for other expenses.
Relocating to Piute requires caution
Piute County's extreme affordability challenges make it unsuitable for relocators unless employment opportunities significantly exceed the area's median income. Consider Garfield or Millard—nearby alternatives with better income prospects and less housing strain.
Cost of Living Advisory: Piute County
Affordability Verdict
For renters in Piute County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $792/month in gross rent, with 19.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
At $792/month rent versus $663/month in owner costs, owning is roughly $129/month cheaper — a 16% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $31,680/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $28,414/year. With a median household income of $44,650, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 19.0% of renter households in Piute County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Utah, Piute County is less affordable than Sevier County by roughly 10% ($792/mo vs $878/mo).
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Rent Burden
21.3%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,042
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.8%
of gross income
The median home in Piute County may be a stretch
Median home value is $235,400. Estimated monthly cost: $1,879 vs. your max of $1,042.
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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