Special Interest
Housing in Grand County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Grand County averages $1,118/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Utah median of $1,496 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Grand County FMR Area are $1,333 for a studio, $1,519 for 1‑bedroom, $1,824 for 2‑bedroom, $2,481 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,060 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $706 increase for a 2-bedroom in Grand County shows a 63% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Grand County was 3.9% in 2024, compared to Utah at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
