Living in Heber, Utah

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

Heber has 18,015 residents with a median age of 28.7. The median household income is $110,339 (16% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $654,200, the median rent is $1,870/month.

Heber at a glance

Population
18,015
Median age
28.7State: 32
Median household income
$110,339State: $95,166
Median home value
$654,200State: $489,400
Median rent
$1,870/moState: $1,496
Homeowners
81.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
Average commute
19 min

Is Heber a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Utah median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.

Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Heber

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Heber the median home value is $654,200, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,870 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,347 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Heber$654,200
Utah$489,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Heber$1,870
Utah$1,496
United States$1,413

Heber median household income

The median household income in Heber is $110,339 and the income per person is $41,542. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).

Median household income

Heber$110,339
Utah$95,166
United States$80,734

Housing in Heber: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
6,117
Owner-occupied
81.8%
Renter-occupied
18.2%
Vacant
6.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2003
Average household size
3.11

Heber demographics

Population
18,015
Median age
28.7
Under 18
32.2%
65 and older
7.8%
Households
5,727
Foreign-born
10.1%
Veterans
2.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White79.4%
Hispanic or Latino18.3%
Black0.3%
Asian1.3%

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

Education in Heber

45.5% of adults 25 and older in Heber have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Heber45.5%
Utah37.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Heber

Unemployment rate
2.3%State: 3.6%
Average commute
19 minState: 22 min
Work from home
10.6%
Drive alone
73.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.8%
Homes with broadband
94.2%

Heber vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Heber18,015$110,339$654,200$1,870
Interlaken156$173,542$797,200—
Midway6,171$157,065$892,800$3,399
Daniel1,044$106,471$691,200$1,325
Charleston414$96,607$712,100—
Hideout1,253$98,929$1,149,600$1,442
Francis1,989$117,054$792,700$2,113
Woodland625$85,135$701,000—
Park City8,362$133,558$1,757,800$1,943

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Living in Heber: FAQ

What is the median household income in Heber, UT?

The median household income in Heber is $110,339, 16% higher 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 Heber?

The median home value in Heber is $654,200, compared with $489,400 in Utah.

How much is rent in Heber?

The median gross rent in Heber is $1,870 per month, about 29% of household income.

Is Heber, UT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Utah median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Heber?

The median age in Heber is 28.7 years (Utah: 32).

How long is the commute in Heber?

The average commute to work in Heber is 19 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Heber?

The unemployment rate in Heber is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Heber?

45.5% of adults in Heber 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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