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Utah
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State Facts
Minimum Wage
$7.25
Average Renter Wage
$14.37
2-Bedroom Housing Wage
$18.30
Number of Renter Households
284,936
Percent Renters
30%
Affordable Rent for Low Income Households
Fair Market Rent
Working at
minimum wage
$7.25/hr
Each week you
have to work
82HOURS!
To afford a modest
1 bedroom
rental home at
Fair Market Rent
Compare Jurisdictions
| Number of Households | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 938,365 | 2,313 |
| Renter | 284,936 | 670 |
| Percent Renters | 30% | 29% |
| Housing Wage | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-Bedroom | $12.40 | $9.15 |
| One-Bedroom | $14.89 | $10.48 |
| Two-Bedroom | $18.30 | $13.44 |
| Three-Bedroom | $25.91 | $18.17 |
| Four-Bedroom | $30.33 | $22.21 |
| Fair Market Rent | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-Bedroom | $645 | $476 |
| One-Bedroom | $774 | $545 |
| Two-Bedroom | $952 | $699 |
| Three-Bedroom | $1,347 | $945 |
| Four-Bedroom | $1,577 | $1,155 |
| Annual Income Needed to Afford | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-Bedroom | $25,795 | $19,040 |
| One-Bedroom | $30,965 | $21,800 |
| Two-Bedroom | $38,064 | $27,960 |
| Three-Bedroom | $53,886 | $37,800 |
| Four-Bedroom | $63,087 | $46,200 |
| Minimum Wage | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Rent Affordable at Minimum Wage | $377 | $377 |
| Work Hours/Week at Minimum Wage | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-Bedroom | 68 | 51 |
| One-Bedroom | 82 | 58 |
| Two-Bedroom | 101 | 74 |
| Three-Bedroom | 143 | 100 |
| Four-Bedroom | 167 | 123 |
| Renter Wage | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Mean Renter Wage | $14.37 | $11.80 |
| Rent Affordable at Mean Renter Wage | $747 | $614 |
| Work Hours/Week at Mean Renter Wage | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-Bedroom | 35 | 31 |
| One-Bedroom | 41 | 36 |
| Two-Bedroom | 51 | 46 |
| Three-Bedroom | 72 | 62 |
| Four-Bedroom | 84 | 75 |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payment | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| SSI Monthly Payment | $771 | $771 |
| Rent Affordable to SSI Recipient | $231 | $231 |
| Income Levels | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) | $23,833 | $18,390 |
| Estimated Renter Median Household Income | $41,988 | $34,658 |
| Rent Affordable at Different Income Levels | Utah | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) | $596 | $460 |
| Estimated Renter Median Household Income | $1,050 | $866 |
Median Wages for Largest Occupations
| Occupation | Total Employment | Median Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Food prep workers, fast food | 43,840 | $9.46 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 17,770 | $10.04 |
| Cashiers | 28,910 | $10.73 |
| Janitors and cleaners | 22,680 | $10.91 |
| Retail Salespersons | 47,840 | $11.45 |
| Personal Care Aides | 9,850 | $11.86 |
| Teacher Assistants | 17,830 | $12.03 |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 17,790 | $13.27 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 10,760 | $13.40 |
| Nursing Assistants | 10,680 | $13.49 |
| Laborers and material movers | 23,690 | $13.89 |
| Assemblers and fabricators | 12,530 | $14.26 |
| One-Bedroom Housing Wage | $14.89 | |
| Customer Service Representatives | 50,830 | $15.03 |
| Office clerks | 30,730 | $15.17 |
| Construction Laborers | 14,300 | $15.99 |
| Secretaries and administrative assistants | 21,190 | $16.48 |
| Retail sales supervisors | 9,590 | $17.16 |
| Median Wage | $17.94 | |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 14,070 | $18.24 |
| General Maintenance and Repair workers | 12,360 | $18.30 |
| Two-Bedroom Housing Wage | $18.30 | |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 24,760 | $21.36 |
| Office and admin support supervisors | 14,660 | $23.64 |
| Other Sales reps, services | 11,360 | $24.20 |
| Sales reps, whsl and manufacturing | 16,430 | $26.10 |
| Electricians | 10,610 | $27.02 |
| Secondary school teachers | 10,170 | $27.98 |
| Elementary school teachers | 11,990 | $28.06 |
| Registered Nurses | 21,700 | $30.99 |
| General and Operations Managers | 44,760 | $32.50 |
| Business operations specialists | 10,210 | $32.60 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 11,040 | $47.39 |
*50th percentile FMR area (See Appendix B of full book for more information).
†Renter wage data not available.
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