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Blanding, Utah

city · San Juan County

At a glance

3,275
Population
$305,800
Median home value (all homes)
1% above U.S. median
$340,058
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$842/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$71,797
Median household income
9% below U.S. median
15.1 min
Average commute
84.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost45% below
For business: Utah is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college92 mi
Nearest community college93 mi
Nearest technical college108 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates30.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Economic Development Corporation of Utah
EDCUtah is Utah’s statewide economic development organization that assists companies with relocating or expanding operations, provides economic research and site selector marketing, and connects investors and local partners to support business growth in Utah.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is Utah’s lead economic driver, guiding Utah’s economic ascent and supporting retention and recruitment of high-paying jobs. It coordinates statewide economic development with partners and deploys state resources, including incentives.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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