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Housing Affordability in Washington County, 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
31.3%
Utah 28.0%
Renters paying 30%+
56.7%
Utah 47.2%
Homeowners paying 30%+
21.8%
Utah 20.3%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,918/mo
Utah $2,009/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more10,56656.7%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more10,85221.8%
  • Renters paying 50% or more5,00426.9%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 33.4%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.1%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $536/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 6.3

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Washington County, UT31.3%56.7%21.8%33.4%
Utah28.0%47.2%20.3%28.9%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Washington County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
St. George33.1%57.4%21.3%34.0%
Washington29.9%53.3%22.2%31.7%
Hurricane32.5%60.2%23.7%34.6%
Ivins34.5%44.4%31.7%24.9%
Santa Clara27.7%71.5%15.5%40.5%
La Verkin33.8%68.2%24.0%33.5%
Toquerville28.7%12.2%29.9%17.3%
Enterprise14.8%9.5%15.3%21.1%
Hildale32.4%55.1%23.3%50.0% or more
Apple Valley21.9%5.0%22.9%17.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Washington County, UT?
In Washington County, UT, 31.3% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Washington County compare with Utah?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Washington County is 31.3%, compared with 28.0% for Utah as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates