Living in Hanksville, Utah

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hanksville · Census data 2020–2024

Hanksville has 215 residents with a median age of 55.4. The median household income is $38,274 (60% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $95,100, the median rent is $1,005/month.

Hanksville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Hanksville at a glance

Population
215
Median age
55.4State: 32
Median household income
$38,274State: $95,166
Median home value
$95,100State: $489,400
Median rent
$1,005/moState: $1,496
Homeowners
58.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
Average commute
14 min

Is Hanksville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Utah median; a poverty rate of 21.9%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Hanksville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hanksville the median home value is $95,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hanksville$95,100
Utah$489,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Hanksville$1,005
Utah$1,496
United States$1,413

Hanksville median household income

The median household income in Hanksville is $38,274 and the income per person is $21,243. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).

Median household income

Hanksville$38,274
Utah$95,166
United States$80,734

Housing in Hanksville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
148
Owner-occupied
58.9%
Renter-occupied
41.1%
Vacant
12.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1995
Average household size
1.63

Hanksville demographics

Population
215
Median age
55.4
Under 18
16.3%
65 and older
24.2%
Households
129
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White69.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black4.2%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hanksville ›

Education in Hanksville

2.8% of adults 25 and older in Hanksville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hanksville2.8%
Utah37.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hanksville

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
14 minState: 22 min
Work from home
1.6%
Drive alone
84.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
14.1%
Homes with broadband
96.1%

Hanksville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hanksville215$38,274$95,100$1,005
Torrey323$64,583$407,900—
Bicknell446$76,932$370,800$886
Emery491$73,125$134,400—

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Living in Hanksville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hanksville, UT?

The median household income in Hanksville is $38,274, 60% 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 Hanksville?

The median home value in Hanksville is $95,100, compared with $489,400 in Utah.

How much is rent in Hanksville?

The median gross rent in Hanksville is $1,005 per month, about 19.9% of household income.

Is Hanksville, UT a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Utah median; a poverty rate of 21.9%.

What is the median age in Hanksville?

The median age in Hanksville is 55.4 years (Utah: 32).

How long is the commute in Hanksville?

The average commute to work in Hanksville is 14 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hanksville?

The unemployment rate in Hanksville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hanksville?

2.8% of adults in Hanksville 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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