Cost of Living in Clearfield, UT

Population 32,895 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

112
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Clearfield cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $342,000, rents near $1,459 a month.

Located 25 miles north of Salt Lake City, Clearfield falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than Salt Lake City's $496,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 112
Rent 111

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Clearfield

The median home value in Clearfield is $342,000 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,459/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,429/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Utah's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 5.9%. The climate averages highs of 62.3°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, Clearfield has a cost of living index of 112 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$342,000
12% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$420,034
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,459/mo
11% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,677/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$737
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,036
3 BR
$1,418
4 BR
$1,699
Owner-occupied 58.5%
Renter-occupied 41.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,459
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,073/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.1 min
11% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.2%
Carpooled
11.3%
Public transit
1.7%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.8%
Work from home
11.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 5.9%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$75,429
1% above avg
Per Capita Income
$30,276
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
37% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.6%
Graduate degree 5.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.1
Male median age 30.2
Female median age 29.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.3°F
Avg Low
41.2°F
Annual Precip
16.4"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364253607082918978634937
Low °F 212533394755656353413122
Precip" 1.531.551.711.972.171.120.350.721.061.681.171.33

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
57.8%
Good air days/yr
151
Max AQI recorded
87
PM2.5 days
254
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

64%
4-Year Graduation Rate
29.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
1
Public schools
494
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Clearfield, UT?

Clearfield has a cost index of 112 (100 = national average). It is 12% above the national average.

What is average rent in Clearfield, UT?

The median gross rent in Clearfield is $1,459 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clearfield?

The median home value in Clearfield is $342,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Clearfield?

The median household income in Clearfield is $75,429 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clearfield, UT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Clearfield is 5.9%. The Utah state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is Clearfield, UT affordable?

Clearfield is above average in cost of living, with an index of 112 — about 12% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Clearfield?

Clearfield has average high temperatures of 62.3°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 16.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Clearfield at a Glance

Population
32,895
Median Income
$75,429
Home Value
$342,000
Median Rent
$1,459/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
62.3°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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