Sanpete County, UT at a glance
Median household income
$70,083$5,840 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Sanpete 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 Sanpete County, UT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Sanpete 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 | $863 | $10,356 | $34,520 | 14.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $900 | $10,800 | $36,000 | 15.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,181 | $14,172 | $47,240 | 20.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,441 | $17,292 | $57,640 | 24.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,564 | $18,768 | $62,560 | 26.8% |
What a typical income covers in Sanpete County, UT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $70,083 a year ($5,840 a month before tax).
What $70,083 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 Sanpete County, UT: common questions
What is the median household income in Sanpete County, UT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Sanpete County, UT is $70,083 per year (approximately $5,840 per month).
What is the average rent in Sanpete County, UT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $863 for a studio, $900 for one bedroom, $1,181 for two, $1,441 for three and $1,564 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 Sanpete 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 Sanpete County, UT?
To keep a $1,181 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $47,240 a year, or $3,937 a month. That is 67% of what the typical household in Sanpete County, UT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Sanpete County, UT?
On the local median income of $70,083 ($5,840 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,920 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,752 for everything else and $1,168 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,181 takes 40% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Sanpete 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.