Utah

Utah

State in United States


Utah has a land area of 82,355.1 square miles and a water area of 2,520.5 square miles. It is the 12th largest state by area. Utah is bordered by Nevada,Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Arizona.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    3,337,975
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    31.8 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    388,120
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    4.8%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $103,753
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    15.5%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    2,499,348
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    2.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    1,101,499
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $1,208
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    54.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    45.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $421,700
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    333,437
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    768,062
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    10.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Utah is located in Denver Regional Office. Within Utah there are . Throughout Utah there are 19 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: UTAH

For general questions about HUD or its programs contact our office in Salt Lake City.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

FIELD OFFICES HUD: UTAH

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RENTAL HELP: UTAH

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

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HOMEOWNERSHIP: UTAH

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Utah

Age and Sex

31.8 +/- 0.2

Median Age in Utah

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Age and Sex

31.8 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Utah
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Utah

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Utah

Older Population

11.60 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Utah

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Older Population

11.60 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Utah
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Utah

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Utah

Veterans

4.80 +/- 0.2

Veterans in Utah

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Veterans

4.80 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Utah
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Utah

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Utah

Median Household Income

$79,449 +/- $1,246

Median Household Income in Utah

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Median Household Income

$79,449 +/- $1,246
Median Household Income in Utah
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Utah

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Utah

Poverty

8.60 +/- 0.5

Poverty in Utah

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Poverty

8.60 +/- 0.5
Poverty in Utah
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Utah

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Utah

Educational Attainment

36.80 +/- 0.7

Educational Attainment in Utah

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Educational Attainment

36.80 +/- 0.7
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Utah
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Utah

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Utah

Employment rate

66.00% +/- 0.5%

Employment rate in Utah

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Employment rate

66.00% +/- 0.5%
Employment rate in Utah
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: UTAH

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CPD Formula Grantees (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, NSP, HTF) Mailing list to communicate with Region VIII CPD formula grantee staff (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, NSP, HTF) regarding programmatic updates, training, and other announcements.

CPD Homeless Assistance and Continuum of Care (CoC) Grantees Mailing list to communicate with Region VIII CPD Continuum of Care (CoC) homeless providers regarding programmatic updates, training, and other announcements.

News Releases Press partners: Stay informed about what HUD is doing in your state.

Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs News This list will be used to distribute Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs news, updates, funding notices, training notices, and program guidances.

Utah Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Utah.

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Last Updated: September 1, 2023