Duchesne County, UT at a glance
Median household income
$78,445$6,537 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Duchesne County, UT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Duchesne County, UT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Duchesne County, UT, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $825 | $9,900 | $33,000 | 12.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $940 | $11,280 | $37,600 | 14.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,129 | $13,548 | $45,160 | 17.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,481 | $17,772 | $59,240 | 22.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,571 | $18,852 | $62,840 | 24% |
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What a typical income covers in Duchesne County, UT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $78,445 a year ($6,537 a month before tax).
What $78,445 leaves after Utah taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Utah tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Duchesne County, UT: common questions
What is the median household income in Duchesne County, UT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Duchesne County, UT is $78,445 per year (approximately $6,537 per month).
What is the average rent in Duchesne County, UT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $825 for a studio, $940 for one bedroom, $1,129 for two, $1,481 for three and $1,571 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Duchesne County, UT expensive to live in?
Prices there run 1.1% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Utah is 98.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Duchesne County, UT?
To keep a $1,129 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $45,160 a year, or $3,763 a month. That is 58% of what the typical household in Duchesne County, UT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Duchesne County, UT?
On the local median income of $78,445 ($6,537 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,269 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,961 for everything else and $1,307 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,129 takes 35% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Duchesne County, UT?
Homes in Utah paid 13.4¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $120. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.