Moab, UT
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Moab, Utah

Life in Moab research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Moab over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Moab based on the most recently available data.

5,312 Population
$543,316 Median home value
$61,667 Median income
110 Cost of living +10% vs US
$969 Median rent
2.9% Unemployment
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Moab SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 6/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 8/10
Safety 4/10
Amenities 8/10
Education 8/10
Commute 10/10

Crime in Moab summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Moab. Key points include:

  • There were 96 total crimes in Moab in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Moab is 1,855.1 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Moab is 734.3 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Moab is 1,120.8 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Moab is -12.46% below the national average.

96
Total Crimes
-12.46%
Below National Average
Moab
US

Crime In Moab Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Moab
/ 100k People
Utah
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 96 1,855.1 1,638.5 2,119.2
Violent Crime 38 734.3 229.6 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 2.6 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 27.3 61.0
Aggravated Assault 28 541.1 141.7 256.0
Property Crime 58 1,120.8 1,408.9 1,760.0
Burglary 7 135.3 146.6 229.0
Larceny 47 908.2 1,145.8 1,272.0
Car Theft 4 77.3 116.5 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Moab summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Moab. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Utah. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Moab is 110 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Moab is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Moab is $543,316.

  • The median income in Moab is $61,667.

110
Moab's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Moab
US

Cost Of Living In Moab Comparison Table

Living Expense Moab Utah National Average
Overall 110 106 100
Services 104 100 100
Groceries 107 101 100
Health 118 111 100
Housing 108 103 100
Transportation 108 103 100
Utilities 108 103 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Moab, UT Weather

  • The average high in Moab is 70.9° and the average low is 41.0°.

  • There are 27.9 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 9.4 inches of precipitation each year with 7.5 inches of snow.

StatMoab
Average Annual High70.9
Average Annual Low41.0
Annual Precipitation Days27.9
Average Annual Precipitation9.4
Average Annual Snowfall7.5
70.9°
Average High
27.9
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Moab, UT Photos

Moabc Utah Looking South
Source: Wikipedia User Hurricanehink | CC BY-SA 3.0
Moab View From The Canyon Wall  Sept
Source: Wikipedia User Diliff | GFDL
Petroglyphsc Potash Roadc Near Moabc Utah
Source: Wikipedia User Ken Lund from Las Vegas, | CC BY-SA 2.0
Steens Million Dollar Uranium Reduction Co
Source: Wikipedia User Zurhama | CC BY-SA 3.0
County Sponsored Sign Promoting Manufacturing In Moab During The Early S
Source: Public Domain
Fisher Towers At Sunset
Source: Wikipedia User Greg Schaefer. | CC BY 3.0
Airport Tower And Island In The Sky
Source: Wikipedia User Greg Willis from Denver, | CC BY-SA 2.0
Usa Arches Np Delicate Arch
Source: Wikipedia User Thomas Schoch | GFDL
Walls Of Labyrinth Canyon From Hardscrabble B Campsite
Source: Wikipedia User Greg Willis from Denver, | CC BY-SA 2.0

3 Reviews & Comments About Moab

HomeSnacks User · 2018-07-23 21:28:05.305351
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There was an unending supply of activities including camping, off-roading, biking, climbing, and rafting. The people were friendly and the streets were clean.

My favorite place in Moab was the Moab Brewery. The food was good and the beer was good as well. The main thing to watch out for in Moab is the heat. It was over 100 degrees every day that I was there.

HomeSnacks User · 2018-08-27 21:01:47.699448
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The city has a lot of great shops and dining establishments from which to choose. The city seems safe and friendly, everyone is very nice. People all take an acute interest in nature and engaging in physical activities out doors. Housing is reasonable and there is someone you can always meet and get along with when hanging out in town.

There is so much natural beauty that abounds in the general vicinity. You can simply tell that people enjoy their lives and enjoy living here. There is not a lot of stress like in the day to day work a day world, and much of what you are experiencing in Moab just seems real, like you have left the rest of the world behind. Just getting to meet other people with similar life interests in nature and out door recreation is whats makes the city a very friendly and fun place to be.

HomeSnacks User · 2018-09-19 04:45:55.972417
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The gateway to Arches National Park. Has Jeep rental, some simple hotels, places to eat

Arches National Park is "the thing" that brings all visitors to Moab.

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Moab Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Moab

The current population in Moab is 5,312. The population has increased 7.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 5,312 -0.1%
2023 5,316 -0.2%
2022 5,329 0.0%
2021 5,329 0.5%
2020 5,303 0.7%
2019 5,268 0.2%
2018 5,259 0.5%
2017 5,232 0.7%
2016 5,196 0.4%
2015 5,175 1.4%
2014 5,105 0.4%
2013 5,087 1.1%
2012 5,031 0.7%
2011 4,997 0.9%
2010 4,950 -

Race / Ethnicity in Moab

White 71.1% (3,779)
African American 0.0% (0)
American Indian 4.1% (216)
Asian 1.7% (90)
Hawaiian 1.4% (73)
Other 0.2% (8)
Two Or More 3.0% (160)
Hispanic 18.6% (986)
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Moab is:

  • 71.1% White with 3,779 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 4.1% American Indian with 216 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 90 Asian residents.

  • 1.4% Hawaiian with 73 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 160 Two Or More residents.

  • 18.6% Hispanic with 986 Hispanic residents.

Race Moab UT USA
White 71.1% 74.7% 57.4%
African American 0.0% 1.1% 11.9%
American Indian 4.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 1.7% 2.4% 5.9%
Hawaiian 1.4% 0.9% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Two Or More 3.0% 4.0% 4.3%
Hispanic 18.6% 15.9% 19.3%

Gender in Moab

Female 46.8% (2,483)
Male 53.2% (2,828)
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  • Moab is 46.8% female with 2,483 female residents.

  • Moab is 53.2% male with 2,828 male residents.

Gender Moab UT USA
Female 46.8% 49.3% 50.5%
Male 53.2% 50.7% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Moab for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (106)
9-12th Grade 6.0% (318)
High School / GED 18.0% (956)
Some College 28.0% (1,487)
Associate's Degree 7.0% (371)
Bachelor's Degree 27.0% (1,434)
Master's Degree 7.0% (371)
Professional Degree 3.0% (159)
Doctorate Degree 2.0% (106)
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  • 2.0% of adults in Moab completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Moab completed 9-12th grade.

  • 18.0% of adults in Moab completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Moab completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Moab completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Moab completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Moab completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Moab completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Moab completed doctorate degree.

Education Moab UT USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 2.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 18.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 28.0% 23.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 27.0% 25.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Moab, Utah

Less than $10,000 12.8% (67,808)
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% (26,213)
$15,000 to $24,999 5.4% (28,596)
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% (37,045)
$35,000 to $49,999 10.0% (53,293)
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% (101,603)
$75,000 to $99,999 8.3% (43,977)
$100,000 to $149,999 20.9% (111,136)
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% (34,878)
$200,000 or more 5.0% (26,646)
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  • 12.8% of households in Moab earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.9% of households in Moab earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Moab earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Moab earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Moab earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Moab earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Moab earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.9% of households in Moab earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Moab earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Moab earn $200,000 or more.

Income Moab UT USA
Less than $10,000 12.8% 3.1% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 2.0% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.4% 4.0% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% 5.0% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.0% 8.8% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% 15.5% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.3% 14.2% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.9% 21.6% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 11.9% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 13.9% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)