Cost of Living in Farr West, UT

Population 7,881 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

123
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Farr West a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $509,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Farr West is about 35 miles north of Salt Lake City, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Salt Lake City's $496,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 167
Rent 58

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

About the Cost of Living in Farr West

The median home value in Farr West is $509,100 — 67% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $756/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $111,875/year is 50% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, 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, Farr West has a cost of living index of 123 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$509,100
67% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$320,254
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$756/mo
42% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
56.1x
Favors renting
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 93.3%
Renter-occupied 6.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$756
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,370/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
21.4 min
21% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.5%
Carpooled
12.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
14.4%

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
$111,875
50% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,696
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
71% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Labor Force Participation
75.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.8%
Graduate degree 9.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.1
Male median age 37.2
Female median age 39

🌤 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
59.7%
Good air days/yr
141
Max AQI recorded
76
PM2.5 days
279
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Farr West, UT?

Farr West has a cost index of 123 (100 = national average). It is 23% above the national average.

What is average rent in Farr West, UT?

The median gross rent in Farr West is $756 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Farr West?

The median home value in Farr West is $509,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Farr West?

The median household income in Farr West is $111,875 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Farr West, UT?

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

Is Farr West, UT affordable?

Farr West is above average in cost of living, with an index of 123 — about 23% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Farr West?

Farr West 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.

Farr West at a Glance

Population
7,881
Median Income
$111,875
Home Value
$509,100
Median Rent
$756/mo
Unemployment
1.4%
Avg High Temp
62.3°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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