Cost of Living in Mapleton, UT

Population 12,340 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

187
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Mapleton run well above the national baseline, with a median of $734,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $127,860 place the city among the better-paid Utah metros.

Located 10 miles southeast of Provo, Mapleton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 68% higher than Provo's $437,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 241
Rent 106

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

About the Cost of Living in Mapleton

The median home value in Mapleton is $734,100 — 141% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,392/month, 6% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $127,860/year is 71% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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, Mapleton has a cost of living index of 187 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 87% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$734,100
141% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$731,384
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
6% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
43.9x
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 87.0%
Renter-occupied 13.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,392
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,006/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
24.3 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.6%
Carpooled
10.2%
Public transit
1.1%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.3%
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
$127,860
71% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,307
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
37% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.1%
Graduate degree 21.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.4
Male median age 25.4
Female median age 35.8

🌤 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mapleton, UT?

Mapleton has a cost index of 187 (100 = national average). It is 87% above the national average.

What is average rent in Mapleton, UT?

The median gross rent in Mapleton is $1,392 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mapleton?

The median home value in Mapleton is $734,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mapleton?

The median household income in Mapleton is $127,860 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mapleton, UT?

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

Is Mapleton, UT affordable?

Mapleton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 187 — about 87% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Mapleton?

Mapleton 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.

Mapleton at a Glance

Population
12,340
Median Income
$127,860
Home Value
$734,100
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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