C

Sigurd, UT

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Affordability Score: 58/100

Population: 505 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Sigurd, UT aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 505 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (58/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $79,083, median home value of $273,400, median rent of per month, and 11.7% 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 $1,085 per month (studio $748, 1BR $945, 3BR $1,440, 4BR $1,547). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,895 per year, consuming 15% 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 Sigurd, UT include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 4.6% and poverty 4.6% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$79,083
Median household income
Education F
11.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C-
3.5x
Home value $273,400 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,085/mo
2BR fair market rent (16% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$11,895/yr
Center-based infant care (15% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$79,083
▲ 28% vs national
Per Capita Income
$26,013
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Poverty Rate
4.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$273,400
▼ 1% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
80.7%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,085/mo
▼ 10% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$748
1BR
$945
2BR
$1,085
3BR
$1,440
4BR
$1,547

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
▼ 18 ppt vs national
High School+
62.0%
Median Age
27.2
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,895/yr
15% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,735/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,820/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,625/yr

What This Means

Sigurd, UT receives an overall affordability grade of C (58/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 505. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. 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 Sigurd, UT affordable?
Sigurd, UT receives an overall affordability grade of C (58/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $79,083. Median home value is $273,400.
What is the cost of living in Sigurd?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,085/mo. Infant childcare $11,895/yr. Median home value $273,400.
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 →