How many renters in Cottonwood Heights, UT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.5% (±6.3 points) of renting households in Cottonwood Heights, UT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.5% (±6.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.4% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.8% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cottonwood Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Cottonwood Heights | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.5% (±5.2 points) | 10.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±5.1 points) | 13.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.1% (±5.6 points) | 14.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±4.3 points) | 13.1% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±2.6 points) | 10.4% | 10.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.4% (±5.7 points) | 38.5% | 37.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Cottonwood Heights against Salt Lake County, its state and the nation
| Cottonwood Heights | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.5% (±6.3 points) | 48.9% (±1.5 points) | 47.3% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.4% (±5.7 points) | 38.5% (±1.3 points) | 37.1% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.8% (±2.1 points) | 29.5% (±0.5 points) | 28.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,184 (±$8,480) | $62,945 (±$1,735) | $60,778 (±$948) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,730 (±$72) | $1,592 (±$16) | $1,496 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Cottonwood Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Salt Lake County (48.9%).
It is also lower than in Utah (47.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Salt Lake County, Cottonwood Heights ranks 18 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 137 of 260.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Cottonwood Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Heights | — | 37.5% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Holladay | 3.2 mi | 38.9% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy | 3.4 mi | 46.2% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| White City metro Township | 4.0 mi | 37.4% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midvale | 4.1 mi | 54.0% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
| Murray | 4.6 mi | 42.4% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millcreek | 5.3 mi | 48.4% (±6.3 points) | Higher |
| Taylorsville | 7.7 mi | 49.2% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| South Salt Lake | 7.7 mi | 44.6% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Midvale, UT (54.0%), Millcreek, UT (48.4%), Taylorsville, UT (49.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Salt Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | South Salt Lake | 44.6% (±6.2 points) |
| 13 | Bluffdale | 44.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 14 | South Jordan | 43.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 15 | Copperton metro Township | 42.7% (±33.8 points) |
| 16 | Murray | 42.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 17 | Holladay | 38.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 18 | Cottonwood Heights | 37.5% (±6.3 points) |
| 19 | White City metro Township | 37.4% (±28.6 points) |
| 20 | Riverton | 35.9% (±12.8 points) |
| 21 | Emigration Canyon metro Township | 22.7% (±55.5 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Alta | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Brighton | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Salt Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cottonwood Heights
Are renters in Cottonwood Heights rent-burdened?
37.5% of renting households in Cottonwood Heights pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Cottonwood Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cottonwood Heights, UT spends 24.8% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood Heights city, Utah
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood Heights city, Utah
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottonwood Heights city, Utah
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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