Living in Navajo Mountain, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Navajo Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
Navajo Mountain has 610 residents with a median age of 25.7. The median home value is $9,999, the median rent is $733/month.
Navajo Mountain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Navajo Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 610
- Median age
- 25.7State: 32
- Median home value
- $9,999State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 51.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Navajo Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 98% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 50.3%; a poverty rate of 69.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Navajo Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Navajo Mountain the median home value is $9,999, 97% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Navajo Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 245
- Owner-occupied
- 51.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.2%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.72
Navajo Mountain demographics
- Population
- 610
- Median age
- 25.7
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 0.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Navajo Mountain ›
Education in Navajo Mountain
6.1% of adults 25 and older in Navajo Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Navajo Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 50.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
Navajo Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo Mountain | 610 | — | $9,999 | $733 |
| Oljato-Monument Valley | 676 | $30,227 | $44,100 | — |
| Shonto | 274 | $44,028 | — | $800 |
| Kaibito | 1,661 | $46,932 | $60,200 | $682 |
| Kayenta | 4,927 | $58,423 | $37,400 | $772 |
| LeChee | 1,307 | $61,731 | $86,100 | $753 |
| Page | 7,345 | $88,826 | $304,300 | $653 |
| Greenehaven | 325 | $66,450 | $234,600 | — |
| Big Water | 502 | $48,750 | $272,500 | $1,204 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Navajo Mountain: FAQ
What is the average home price in Navajo Mountain?
The median home value in Navajo Mountain is $9,999, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Navajo Mountain?
The median gross rent in Navajo Mountain is $733 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Navajo Mountain, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 98% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 50.3%; a poverty rate of 69.7%.
What is the median age in Navajo Mountain?
The median age in Navajo Mountain is 25.7 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Navajo Mountain?
The average commute to work in Navajo Mountain is 15 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Navajo Mountain?
The unemployment rate in Navajo Mountain is 50.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Navajo Mountain?
6.1% of adults in Navajo Mountain 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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