B+

Gunlock, UT

Source:

Affordability Score: 77/100

Population: 202 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Gunlock, UT aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 202 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (77/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $130,179, median home value of $428,300, median rent of per month, and 33.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,575 per month (studio $1,210, 1BR $1,218, 3BR $2,072, 4BR $2,624). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,766 per year, consuming 9% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Gunlock, UT include income, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 13.0% and poverty 13.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$130,179
Median household income
Education C
33.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.3x
Home value $428,300 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,575/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B+
$11,766/yr
Center-based infant care (9% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$130,179
▲ 110% vs national
Per Capita Income
$37,722
Unemployment Rate
13.0%
Poverty Rate
13.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$428,300
▲ 56% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
80.2%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,575/mo
▲ 31% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,210
1BR
$1,218
2BR
$1,575
3BR
$2,072
4BR
$2,624

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
▲ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
62.6%
Median Age
49.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,766/yr
9% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,561/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,739/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,511/yr

What This Means

Gunlock, UT receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (77/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 202. This area performs well in income and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Gunlock, UT affordable?
Gunlock, UT receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (77/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $130,179. Median home value is $428,300.
What is the cost of living in Gunlock?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,575/mo. Infant childcare $11,766/yr. Median home value $428,300.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →