Cost of Living in Grantsville, UT

Population 13,637 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

117
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 Grantsville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $432,000.

Geographically, Grantsville is about 25 miles west of West Jordan, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with West Jordan's $455,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 142
Rent 81

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

About the Cost of Living in Grantsville

The median home value in Grantsville is $432,200 — 42% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,062/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $97,216/year is 30% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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, Grantsville has a cost of living index of 117 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$432,200
42% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$526,341
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,062/mo
19% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,300/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
33.9x
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 87.2%
Renter-occupied 12.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,062
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,676/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
34.7 min
29% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.1%
Carpooled
8.8%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
17.9%

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
$97,216
30% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,146
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.6%
Graduate degree 6.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.5
Male median age 27.6
Female median age 30.7

🌤 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 45 — Good
67.9%
Good air days/yr
97
Max AQI recorded
71
PM2.5 days
294
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Grantsville, UT?

Grantsville has a cost index of 117 (100 = national average). It is 17% above the national average.

What is average rent in Grantsville, UT?

The median gross rent in Grantsville is $1,062 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Grantsville?

The median home value in Grantsville is $432,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Grantsville?

The median household income in Grantsville is $97,216 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Grantsville, UT?

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

Is Grantsville, UT affordable?

Grantsville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 117 — about 17% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Grantsville?

Grantsville 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.

Grantsville at a Glance

Population
13,637
Median Income
$97,216
Home Value
$432,200
Median Rent
$1,062/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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