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Vernal, Utah

city · Uintah County

At a glance

10,392
Population
$252,700
Median home value (all homes)
17% below U.S. median
$297,765
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$934/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$64,457
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
15.9 min
Average commute
90.6%
Homes with broadband
65.55%
Locations with fiber available
8.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities24% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost42% 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 college108 mi
Nearest community college47 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates87.4%
College graduates14%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce promoting business and community greatness and supporting economic and educational growth in Vernal and the Ashley Valley by promoting its members, encouraging connections, and providing referrals and resources that help businesses grow and succeed.
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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