Cost of Living in South Weber, UT

Population 8,037 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

140
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 South Weber a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $489,000.

South Weber is about 25 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. Housing prices track closely with Salt Lake City's $496,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 160
Rent 110

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

About the Cost of Living in South Weber

The median home value in South Weber is $488,700 — 60% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,450/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $132,667/year is 78% 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 62.3°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, South Weber has a cost of living index of 140 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$488,700
60% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$329,117
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
10% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.1x
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 95.1%
Renter-occupied 4.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,450
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,064/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
27.8 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.0%
Carpooled
8.0%
Public transit
0.9%
Work from home
15.2%

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
$132,667
78% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,451
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
37% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.4%
Graduate degree 14.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.3
Male median age 31.4
Female median age 35.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.3°F
Avg Low
41.2°F
Annual Precip
16.4"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364253607082918978634937
Low °F 212533394755656353413122
Precip" 1.531.551.711.972.171.120.350.721.061.681.171.33

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
57.8%
Good air days/yr
151
Max AQI recorded
87
PM2.5 days
254
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in South Weber, UT?

South Weber has a cost index of 140 (100 = national average). It is 40% above the national average.

What is average rent in South Weber, UT?

The median gross rent in South Weber is $1,450 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in South Weber?

The median home value in South Weber is $488,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in South Weber?

The median household income in South Weber is $132,667 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in South Weber, UT?

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

Is South Weber, UT affordable?

South Weber is above average in cost of living, with an index of 140 — about 40% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in South Weber?

South Weber has average high temperatures of 62.3°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 16.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

South Weber at a Glance

Population
8,037
Median Income
$132,667
Home Value
$488,700
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
62.3°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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