Cost of Living in Uintah County, Utah
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Uintah County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Uintah County ranks #2,049 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 35%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Uintah County, Utah
Uintah slightly underperforms national average
Uintah County's rent-to-income ratio of 15.7% sits below the national benchmark, but the county's median household income of $69,861 trails the national average by 6%. Residents here spend a reasonable share of their income on housing, though lower overall earnings reduce financial flexibility compared to national norms.
Moderate affordability in eastern Utah
Uintah County's rent-to-income ratio of 15.7% ranks among Utah's better performers, sitting below the state average of 16.6%. At $914 per month for median rent—17% below Utah's $1,101 average—the county offers solid affordability for renters in the state's northeast.
Consistent eastern Utah pricing
Uintah County's $914 rent closely mirrors Sanpete County ($911) and Sevier County ($878), reflecting stable pricing across rural and semi-rural eastern Utah. The county's 15.7% rent-to-income ratio performs better than Sanpete (16.2%) despite similar absolute rent costs, reflecting its slightly higher median income.
Affordable housing in Uintah
Renters spend $914 monthly while homeowners average $1,031, consuming 15.7% to 17.7% of a median $69,861 household income. The typical Uintah family dedicates roughly $10,968 to $12,372 annually to housing—a manageable burden in the region's modest-income economy.
Uintah suits remote workers and outdoor enthusiasts
Consider Uintah County if you work remotely or have portable income and value eastern Utah's natural attractions and lower costs than the Wasatch Front. The county's median home value of $270,200 and 15.7% rent-to-income ratio offer solid affordability for those not tied to urban job markets.
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Affordability Verdict
Uintah County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $914/month — about 15.7% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Uintah County is $914/month, while owner costs run $1,031/month. Renting saves approximately $117/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $36,560/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $44,186/year. With a median household income of $69,861, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 21.0% of renter households in Uintah County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Carbon County where rent averages $828/month, Uintah County is approximately 10% more expensive.
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Rent Burden
15.7%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,630
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.7%
of gross income
The median home in Uintah County may be a stretch
Median home value is $270,200. Estimated monthly cost: $2,157 vs. your max of $1,630.
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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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