Special Interest
Housing in Piute County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Piute County averages $950/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Utah median of $1,496 and the national median of $1,413.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Piute County FMR Area are $924 for a studio, $1,053 for 1‑bedroom, $1,264 for 2‑bedroom, $1,720 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,120 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $314 increase for a 2-bedroom in Piute County shows a 33% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Piute County was 5.7% in 2024, compared to Utah at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
