Cost of Living in Pleasant Grove, UT

Population 37,544 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

138
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Pleasant Grove's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $96,347 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. An unemployment rate of 2.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 10 miles northwest of Provo, Pleasant Grove falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Provo's $437,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 149
Rent 121

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

About the Cost of Living in Pleasant Grove

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $454,300 — 49% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,588/month, 21% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,347/year is 29% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, 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, Pleasant Grove has a cost of living index of 138 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$454,300
49% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$549,752
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,588/mo
21% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,810/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.8x
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 66.5%
Renter-occupied 33.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,588
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,202/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
22.9 min
15% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.1%
Carpooled
9.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
15.9%

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
$96,347
29% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,613
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
43% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.6%
Graduate degree 12.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 28.2
Male median age 27.7
Female median age 28.6

🌤 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 Pleasant Grove, UT?

Pleasant Grove has a cost index of 138 (100 = national average). It is 38% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pleasant Grove, UT?

The median gross rent in Pleasant Grove is $1,588 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pleasant Grove?

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $454,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pleasant Grove?

The median household income in Pleasant Grove is $96,347 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pleasant Grove, UT?

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

Is Pleasant Grove, UT affordable?

Pleasant Grove is above average in cost of living, with an index of 138 — about 38% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Pleasant Grove?

Pleasant Grove 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.

Pleasant Grove at a Glance

Population
37,544
Median Income
$96,347
Home Value
$454,300
Median Rent
$1,588/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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