Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Moab

Affordability in Moab, UT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Moab is $969 per month, against a median household income of $61,667 per year, and roughly 40% of residents rent their homes. Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can help close the gap for renters whose budgets fall below the local median.

Safety

According to the Moab Police Department's FBI Crime Data Explorer reporting, Moab had a violent crime rate of 734 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

The one HUD-assisted property listed in Moab earned an Excellent HUD inspection score of 99, indicating the building met strong physical safety and maintenance standards at its most recent inspection.

• Flood risk: The property has been flood-mapped, though no units fall within a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Moab

According to Walk Score, the area around Moab's assisted properties has a Walk Score of 45 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 52, reflecting a community where a car is helpful for most errands but biking is a reasonable option for some trips. No Transit Score is available for this area. Note that these scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 5 schools across 2 districts serve Moab, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Moab

The median household income in Moab is $61,667 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $969 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a tight budget. Moab has 1 income-restricted property with 35 total units available through HUD-assisted or other affordable housing programs.

Environment

The one HUD-assisted property in Moab has been mapped for flood zones, but none of its 35 units fall within a high-risk flood area, according to flood mapping data.