Utah
Moab is a small city in Utah with a population of 5,316. Residents earn $55,333 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Moab receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Moab has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Moab is $55,333, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Moab is $478,700, making it a premium housing market at 70% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Moab is below the national average at 195 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,429 per 100,000, 75% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Moab enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches, including 9.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 84.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.2% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,333 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,350 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,487 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 688 |
| County GDP | $939M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 77 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,860 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| Commute Time | 12.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $478,700 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $540,596 |
| Census Median Rent | $945 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,860 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.81% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,357/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 194.8/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 39.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 155.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,428.8/100K |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 292.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,863.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 272.7/100K |
| Arson | 19.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 9.1 inches |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,045 ft (1,233 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5701°N, 109.5478°W |
| County FIPS | 49019 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,105/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 77 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 12.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |