Utah
Maps & Population Facts
Housing Estimates
Utah is the 12th largest state by land area and 30th most populous state. Utah has experienced the highest population growth compared to any other state in the US. Since 2010, the state's population has grown 14%, which accounts for about an additional 400,000 people.
Utah has the youngest population compared with any other state in the United States. Utah ranks first for percentage of the population that is below the age of 18. The state ranks 3rd for percentage of the population that is aged 18 to 34.
Income
Households in the state of Utah earn more money than the national median income, averaging 13% higher per household.
Housing
Utah has a median house price of $275,100. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most states. The cost of renting in Utah is 3% less than the national average.
| Percent | Ranking | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 30% | 43rd |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 29% | 4th |
Demographics
The median age in the state is 31. Utah has a population that is significantly younger than in comparison to the US median age.
Utah ranks better than average for having an educated population. The state has more college graduates per resident than most states.
Housing Data
| Utah | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 275,100 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,467 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 986 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 10.1% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 30% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 38 | 93 |
| Utah | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 68,358 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 31,046 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 46,354 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 31.0 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 67.6% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 34.6% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Demographics
Most Populated Cities
| 1. | Salt Lake | 994,291 |
| 2. | Ogden | 218,501 |
| 3. | North Davis | 214,138 |
| 4. | Provo-Orem | 213,598 |
| 5. | American Fork-Pleasant Grove | 136,498 |
Highest Household Income
| 1. | Cottonwood | 123,696 |
| 2. | Emigration | 116,333 |
| 3. | Park | 111,676 |
| 4. | Bingham | 92,014 |
| 5. | Morgan North | 86,632 |
Highest Home Value
| 1. | Park | 697,500 |
| 2. | Cottonwood | 552,700 |
| 3. | North Wasatch | 552,400 |
| 4. | Emigration | 499,800 |
| 5. | Heber East | 376,000 |
Highest Gross Rent
| 1. | Cottonwood | 2,000 |
| 2. | Emigration | 1,958 |
| 3. | Heber East | 1,378 |
| 4. | Park | 1,372 |
| 5. | Lehi | 1,355 |