Cost of Living in Washington Terrace, UT

Population 9,196 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

98
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 Washington Terrace a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $332,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 25 miles north of Salt Lake City, Washington Terrace falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 33% lower than Salt Lake City's $496,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 109
Rent 82

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

About the Cost of Living in Washington Terrace

The median home value in Washington Terrace is $332,300 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,084/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $79,971/year is 7% 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 62.3°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, Washington Terrace has a cost of living index of 98 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$332,300
9% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$590,139
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
18% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,150/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.5x
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 73.5%
Renter-occupied 26.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,084
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,698/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
23.8 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.4%
Carpooled
6.8%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
10.7%

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
$79,971
7% above avg
Per Capita Income
$33,250
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
43% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.0%
Graduate degree 8.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.1
Male median age 31.9
Female median age 32.2

🌤 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
59.7%
Good air days/yr
141
Max AQI recorded
76
PM2.5 days
279
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Washington Terrace, UT?

Washington Terrace has a cost index of 98 (100 = national average). It is 2% below the national average.

What is average rent in Washington Terrace, UT?

The median gross rent in Washington Terrace is $1,084 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Washington Terrace?

The median home value in Washington Terrace is $332,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Washington Terrace?

The median household income in Washington Terrace is $79,971 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Washington Terrace, UT?

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

Is Washington Terrace, UT affordable?

Washington Terrace is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 98 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Washington Terrace?

Washington Terrace 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.

Washington Terrace at a Glance

Population
9,196
Median Income
$79,971
Home Value
$332,300
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
62.3°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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