Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Vernal

Affordability in Vernal

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Vernal is $934 and the median household income is $64,457 annually. About 45% of Vernal residents are renters, meaning nearly half the city is navigating the same rental market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Vernal Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 280 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Vernal have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Vernal

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Vernal has a Walk Score of 35 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 52. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit options typical of smaller Utah cities. Most errands will require a car.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 12 public schools across 2 districts serve Vernal, including 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Vernal

The median household income in Vernal is $64,457 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rental housing in the city is $934 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can offer significantly lower monthly costs for eligible renters. Vernal has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 87 units available across the city.

• Median household income: $64,457/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $934/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 45% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 affordable housing properties in Vernal have been mapped for flood zone status. None of them fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring sign for renters concerned about flood exposure.