Living in Duchesne, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duchesne · Census data 2020–2024
Duchesne has 1,753 residents with a median age of 30.3. The median household income is $77,059 (19% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $262,200, the median rent is $1,081/month.
Duchesne at a glance
- Population
- 1,753
- Median age
- 30.3State: 32
- Median household income
- $77,059State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $262,200State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,081/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Duchesne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Duchesne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duchesne the median home value is $262,200, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,320 a month in housing costs.
Duchesne median household income
The median household income in Duchesne is $77,059 and the income per person is $25,738. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Duchesne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 635
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.00
Duchesne demographics
- Population
- 1,753
- Median age
- 30.3
- Under 18
- 36.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 546
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duchesne ›
Education in Duchesne
14% of adults 25 and older in Duchesne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duchesne
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Duchesne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duchesne | 1,753 | $77,059 | $262,200 | $1,081 |
| Altamont | 435 | $94,688 | $214,300 | $1,583 |
| Bluebell | 260 | $91,542 | $345,500 | — |
| Myton | 653 | $62,292 | $177,000 | $964 |
| Tabiona | 189 | $69,375 | $225,000 | $1,161 |
| Roosevelt | 7,078 | $76,456 | $282,500 | $977 |
| Ballard | 1,803 | $87,037 | $272,200 | $1,118 |
| Neola | 354 | $101,875 | $173,900 | — |
| Fort Duchesne | 271 | $42,596 | $200,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Duchesne, UT?
The median household income in Duchesne is $77,059, 19% 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 Duchesne?
The median home value in Duchesne is $262,200, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Duchesne?
The median gross rent in Duchesne is $1,081 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Duchesne, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Duchesne?
The median age in Duchesne is 30.3 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Duchesne?
The average commute to work in Duchesne is 18 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duchesne?
The unemployment rate in Duchesne is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duchesne?
14% of adults in Duchesne 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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