Living in Aneth, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aneth · Census data 2020–2024
Aneth has 257 residents with a median age of 54.4. The median household income is $62,917 (34% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $61,700, the median rent is $890/month.
Aneth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Aneth at a glance
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 54.4State: 32
- Median household income
- $62,917State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $61,700State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $890/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Aneth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Aneth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aneth the median home value is $61,700, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Aneth median household income
The median household income in Aneth is $62,917 and the income per person is $26,214. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Aneth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 30.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.60
30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Aneth has many vacation and second homes.
Aneth demographics
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 54.4
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aneth ›
Education in Aneth
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Aneth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aneth
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 36.7%
- Drive alone
- 46.7%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.6%
Aneth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aneth | 257 | $62,917 | $61,700 | $890 |
| Teec Nos Pos | 712 | $44,688 | $79,700 | $943 |
| Red Mesa | 430 | $70,000 | — | $934 |
| Towaoc | 1,078 | $22,955 | $425,900 | $424 |
| Bluff | 233 | $56,042 | $402,000 | — |
| Tselakai Dezza | 104 | $34,000 | $57,700 | — |
| Beclabito | 212 | $61,563 | $106,800 | — |
| Cortez | 8,976 | $54,247 | $272,900 | $984 |
| Blanding | 3,275 | $71,797 | $305,800 | $842 |
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What is the median household income in Aneth, UT?
The median household income in Aneth is $62,917, 34% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aneth?
The median home value in Aneth is $61,700, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Aneth?
The median gross rent in Aneth is $890 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Aneth, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Aneth?
The median age in Aneth is 54.4 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Aneth?
The average commute to work in Aneth is 20 minutes; 36.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aneth?
The unemployment rate in Aneth is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aneth?
8.9% of adults in Aneth have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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