Moab, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Grand County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,316 Population 1,105/sq mi density
$55,333 Median Income $34,350 per capita
$478,700 Home Value $581,076 Zillow
$945 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
734 Violent Crime/100K 1,198 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,333 median income, 5.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$478,700 home value, $945/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
734 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Moab, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,333
26% below
$34,350 per capita
Home Value
$478,700
70% above
Zillow: $581,076
Median Rent
$945/mo
19% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
734/100K
93% above
1,198/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
5% above
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
170%
Rent
81%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
193%
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 5.3% (47% 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 $581,076. 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 734 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,198/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population5,316
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,105/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,333
Per Capita$34,350
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$939M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

D
Home Value$478,700
Rent$945
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$581,076
Housing Units2,577
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent734/100K
Property1,198/100K

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,357/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.