Cost of Living in Eagle Mountain, UT

Population 49,514 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

153
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Eagle Mountain lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $470,000 — 54% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Utah.

Eagle Mountain sits roughly 20 miles west of Provo — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Provo's $437,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 154
Rent 152

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

About the Cost of Living in Eagle Mountain

The median home value in Eagle Mountain is $469,500 — 54% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,995/month, 52% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $105,576/year is 42% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, 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 64.9°F and lows of 44.4°F, with about 51.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Eagle Mountain has a cost of living index of 153 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$469,500
54% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$509,643
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,995/mo
52% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,152/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.6x
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 85.1%
Renter-occupied 14.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,995
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,609/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
34.5 min
28% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.9%
Carpooled
10.1%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
19.6%

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
$105,576
42% above avg
Per Capita Income
$28,805
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
34% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor Force Participation
75.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.9%
Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 22.1
Male median age 22.8
Female median age 20.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.9°F
Avg Low
44.4°F
Annual Precip
15.5"
Annual Snowfall
51.9"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394555627384949281665139
Low °F 242936425059686756443325
Precip" 1.431.301.752.161.820.950.490.581.061.261.321.40
Snow" 12.710.75.92.90.10.00.00.00.00.57.012.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55.1%
Good air days/yr
104
Max AQI recorded
132
PM2.5 days
231
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
2
Public schools
705
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eagle Mountain, UT?

Eagle Mountain has a cost index of 153 (100 = national average). It is 53% above the national average.

What is average rent in Eagle Mountain, UT?

The median gross rent in Eagle Mountain is $1,995 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Eagle Mountain?

The median home value in Eagle Mountain is $469,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Eagle Mountain?

The median household income in Eagle Mountain is $105,576 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eagle Mountain, UT?

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

Is Eagle Mountain, UT affordable?

Eagle Mountain is above average in cost of living, with an index of 153 — about 53% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Eagle Mountain?

Eagle Mountain has average high temperatures of 64.9°F and average lows of 44.4°F. Annual precipitation is 15.5". Average annual snowfall is 51.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Eagle Mountain at a Glance

Population
49,514
Median Income
$105,576
Home Value
$469,500
Median Rent
$1,995/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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