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Independence, Utah

town · Uintah County (primary) , Wasatch County

At a glance

79
Population
$900,000
Median home value (all homes)
197% above U.S. median
$360,673
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
17 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
45.16%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 155 — 55% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing214% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities21% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost38% 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 college21 mi
Nearest community college37 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates44.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Heber Economic Development
Provides economic development information and resources to support new and existing businesses relocating to or expanding within Wasatch County; offers information and assistance through the Heber Valley Visitor Center for vacation planning, conferences, or moving a business to the area.
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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