Checked
Moab, UT
City in Grand County, Utah.
Population
5,312
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,105
ZIP codes
0
Moab and its ZIP codes
Moab at a glance
- Moab is about 27 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,667 a year, 35% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $518,900 (6% above Utah) and median rent is $969 a month.
Local data for Moab, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moab, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,667
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$518,900
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
39.4%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
11.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (829), German Americans (565), Irish Americans (539).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grand County. PPP loans are for Moab.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,538
6,838 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $13,526 per person
How people get to work
Moab, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.4%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle8.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 11.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moab, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,507
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
101
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 21°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moab, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Moab
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Castle ValleyTown | 9.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Spanish ValleyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 14.2 |
| La SalCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 47.6 |
| Thompson SpringsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moab, UT in?
- Moab is in Grand County, Utah.
- What is the population of Moab, UT?
- About 5,312 people live in Moab, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moab?
- Nearby places include Castle Valley (9.5 mi), Spanish Valley (9.8 mi), La Sal (23 mi), Thompson Springs (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023