Living in Moab, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moab · Census data 2020–2024
Moab has 5,312 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $61,667 (35% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $518,900, the median rent is $969/month.
Moab at a glance
- Population
- 5,312
- Median age
- 35.8State: 32
- Median household income
- $61,667State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $518,900State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $969/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Moab a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Utah median; home values 6% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Moab
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moab the median home value is $518,900, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $969 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,675 a month in housing costs.
Moab median household income
The median household income in Moab is $61,667 and the income per person is $36,868. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Moab: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,628
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.13
Moab demographics
- Population
- 5,312
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 2,452
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moab ›
Education in Moab
39.4% of adults 25 and older in Moab have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moab
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.3%
Moab vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moab | 5,312 | $61,667 | $518,900 | $969 |
| Castle Valley | 357 | $47,167 | $422,600 | — |
| Green River | 720 | $65,129 | $173,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Moab, UT?
The median household income in Moab is $61,667, 35% 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 Moab?
The median home value in Moab is $518,900, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Moab?
The median gross rent in Moab is $969 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Moab, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Utah median; home values 6% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Moab?
The median age in Moab is 35.8 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Moab?
The average commute to work in Moab is 12 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moab?
The unemployment rate in Moab is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moab?
39.4% of adults in Moab 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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