Cost of Living in Nibley, UT

Population 7,651 · 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 Nibley a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $399,000. An unemployment rate of 2.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Nibley is about 60 miles north of Salt Lake City, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 19% lower than Salt Lake City's $496,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 131
Rent 112

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

About the Cost of Living in Nibley

The median home value in Nibley is $399,100 — 31% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,472/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $105,726/year is 42% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, 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 60.8°F and lows of 34.4°F. Overall, Nibley has a cost of living index of 123 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$399,100
31% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$430,029
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,472/mo
12% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.6x
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 91.3%
Renter-occupied 8.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,472
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,086/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
19.2 min
29% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.8%
Carpooled
11.3%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
11.8%

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
$105,726
42% above avg
Per Capita Income
$33,695
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
54% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Labor Force Participation
74.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.7%
Graduate degree 11.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 27.3
Male median age 29.6
Female median age 25.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.8°F
Avg Low
34.4°F
Annual Precip
15.6"
10° 33° 55° 78° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323750606981918978634733
Low °F 151829354247555344342517
Precip" 1.421.271.661.962.091.160.320.691.241.491.191.11

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
60%
Good air days/yr
187
Max AQI recorded
121
PM2.5 days
244
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Nibley, UT?

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

What is average rent in Nibley, UT?

The median gross rent in Nibley is $1,472 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Nibley?

The median home value in Nibley is $399,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Nibley?

The median household income in Nibley is $105,726 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Nibley, UT?

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

Is Nibley, UT affordable?

Nibley 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 Nibley?

Nibley has average high temperatures of 60.8°F and average lows of 34.4°F. Annual precipitation is 15.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Nibley at a Glance

Population
7,651
Median Income
$105,726
Home Value
$399,100
Median Rent
$1,472/mo
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg High Temp
60.8°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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