Cost of Living in Herriman, UT

Population 57,336 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

166
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Herriman's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $555,000 for a typical home, 82% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $118,446 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Geographically, Herriman sits roughly 8 miles south of West Jordan. Median home values run roughly 22% higher than West Jordan's $455,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 182
Rent 142

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

About the Cost of Living in Herriman

The median home value in Herriman is $554,900 — 82% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,870/month, 42% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,446/year is 59% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, 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, Herriman has a cost of living index of 166 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 66% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$554,900
82% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$603,928
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,870/mo
42% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,763/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.7x
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 81.5%
Renter-occupied 18.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,870
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,484/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
29.7 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.8%
Carpooled
10.6%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
22.8%

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
$118,446
59% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,678
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
15% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor Force Participation
75.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.7%
Graduate degree 12.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 28.8
Male median age 27.9
Female median age 29.3

🌤 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 54 — Moderate
40.8%
Good air days/yr
154
Max AQI recorded
120
PM2.5 days
214
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

90.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
3,246
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Herriman, UT?

Herriman has a cost index of 166 (100 = national average). It is 66% above the national average.

What is average rent in Herriman, UT?

The median gross rent in Herriman is $1,870 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Herriman?

The median home value in Herriman is $554,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Herriman?

The median household income in Herriman is $118,446 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Herriman, UT?

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

Is Herriman, UT affordable?

Herriman is above average in cost of living, with an index of 166 — about 66% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Herriman?

Herriman 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.

Herriman at a Glance

Population
57,336
Median Income
$118,446
Home Value
$554,900
Median Rent
$1,870/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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