Maeser, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Uintah County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,533 Population 701/sq mi density
$77,873 Median Income $26,512 per capita
$315,100 Home Value $387,597 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 40.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,873 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$315,100 home value, $792/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Maeser, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,873
4% above
$26,512 per capita
Home Value
$315,100
12% above
Zillow: $387,597
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
40.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Maeser Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Maeser's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
112%
Rent
68%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maeser a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Maeser residents earn a median household income of $77,873 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,512. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,375 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maeser is $315,100 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,597. Median rent is $792/month, with 40.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Education

22.7% of adults in Maeser hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maeser has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population4,533
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,873
Per Capita$26,512
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$2,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098

Housing

A
Home Value$315,100
Rent$792
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$387,597
Housing Units1,767
Rent Burden40.4%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,492/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,547 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Maeser was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Vernal Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.