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Housing Affordability in Boulder, UT
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 42.2%
- Utah 28.0%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 0.0%
- Utah 47.2%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 57.6%
- Utah 20.3%
Boulder has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more00.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more5757.6%
- Renters paying 50% or more00.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $288/mo
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, UT | 42.2% | 0.0% | 57.6% | Not reported |
| Garfield County | 21.9% | 26.5% | 20.2% | 18.5% |
| Utah | 28.0% | 47.2% | 20.3% | 28.9% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Boulder, UT?
- In Boulder, UT, 42.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Boulder compare with Utah?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Boulder is 42.2%, compared with 28.0% for Utah as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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