At a Glance
Median Income
$55,333
$34,350 per capita
Home Value
$478,700
Zillow: $540,596
Median Rent
$945/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
785/100K
2,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Moab Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moab's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moab a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moab residents earn a median household income of $55,333 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,350. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 688 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moab is $478,700 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $540,596. Median rent is $945/month, with 31.4% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Moab reports 785 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 107% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,468/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Moab hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moab has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,316
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,105/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,333
Per Capita$34,350
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$939M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
D
Home Value$478,700
Rent$945
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$540,596
Housing Units2,577
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent785/100K
Property2,468/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault374/100K
Burglary393/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,357/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,045 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute13 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Moab was founded in 1878.
The median home in Moab was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Canyonlands Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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