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Housing Affordability in Riverton, 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
- 23.8%
- Utah 28.0%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 35.9%
- Utah 47.2%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 21.7%
- Utah 20.3%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,239/mo
- Utah $2,009/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more72235.9%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,52921.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more32116.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 23.6%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $675/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 4.7
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, UT | 23.8% | 35.9% | 21.7% | 23.6% |
| Salt Lake County | 29.8% | 48.8% | 20.4% | 29.5% |
| 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 Riverton, UT?
- In Riverton, UT, 23.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Riverton compare with Utah?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Riverton is 23.8%, compared with 28.0% for Utah as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates