Housing in Box Elder County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Box Elder County averages $1,116/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 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Box Elder County FMR Area are $862 for a studio, $1,099 for 1‑bedroom, $1,250 for 2‑bedroom, $1,738 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,097 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $134 increase for a 2-bedroom in Box Elder County shows a 12% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Box Elder County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Utah at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Box Elder
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Box Elder
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Box Elder
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Box Elder
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