Cost of Living in Gunnison, UT
Population 3,537 · Utah · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Gunnison sits on the smaller end of the Utah city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. A poverty rate near 23% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Gunnison lies roughly 75 miles south of the nearest major metro, Provo — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 43% lower than Provo's $437,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Gunnison
The median home value in Gunnison is $247,600 — 19% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,049/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,111/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, 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 66.6°F and lows of 34.6°F, with about 25.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Gunnison has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.
Gunnison has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 47 | 58 | 65 | 76 | 87 | 95 | 93 | 82 | 68 | 51 | 39 |
| Low °F | 16 | 21 | 27 | 33 | 41 | 49 | 57 | 56 | 46 | 33 | 23 | 15 |
| Precip" | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.80 | 0.94 | 0.92 | 0.48 | 0.35 | 0.54 | 0.71 | 0.91 | 0.50 | 0.59 |
| Snow" | 5.5 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Gunnison, UT?
Gunnison has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.
What is average rent in Gunnison, UT?
The median gross rent in Gunnison is $1,049 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Gunnison?
The median home value in Gunnison is $247,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Gunnison?
The median household income in Gunnison is $66,111 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Gunnison, UT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Gunnison is 5.9%. The Utah state income tax top rate is 4.5%.
Is Gunnison, UT affordable?
Yes, Gunnison is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Gunnison?
Gunnison has average high temperatures of 66.6°F and average lows of 34.6°F. Annual precipitation is 8". Average annual snowfall is 25.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Gunnison at a Glance
- Population
- 3,537
- Median Income
- $66,111
- Home Value
- $247,600
- Median Rent
- $1,049/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 66.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.9%
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