Special Interest
Housing in Uintah County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Uintah County averages $941/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 20% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Uintah County FMR Area are $782 for a studio, $877 for 1‑bedroom, $1,070 for 2‑bedroom, $1,457 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,795 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $129 increase for a 2-bedroom in Uintah County shows a 14% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Uintah County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Utah at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
