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Hurricane

Pop. 22,771·17th most expensive in Utah·Rental market data updated monthly for Hurricane, UT
Median rent (all units)
$1,916/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$16
Reported rents
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Hurricane · $1,916
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,916/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$75,016/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hurricane's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,220
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,320/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,916 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Utah

Rent in Hurricane changed -1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 44 Utah cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 3 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($75,016) is $1,875 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,760); a 4-bedroom is $2,220.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Hurricane. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$22,992/yr
At $1,916/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hurricane, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,771
Median income
$75,016
Median age
42.7
Renters
25.3%
Age distribution
20.8%
20%
23.4%
25%
Under 1820.8%
18–3420%
35–5423.4%
55–6410.8%
65+25%
Gender
52.8%
47.2%
Male52.8%
Female47.2%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian1.2%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
24.4%
43.5%
28%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college43.5%
Bachelor's+28%
Housing tenure
74.7%
25.3%
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Hurricane, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,409 → $75,016
up 30.7%
Population
19,501 → 22,771
up 16.8%
Renter share
32.3% → 25.3%
-7.0 pts
Bachelor's+
22.3% → 28%
+5.7 pts
Median age
38.4 → 42.7
+4.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $57,409 to $75,016 across the same window, up 30.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 16.8% since 2021, moving from about 19,501 residents to roughly 22,771. Renters now make up 25.3% of households, compared with 32.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 28% of adults here, versus 22.3% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,916/mo, how Hurricane rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Hurricane rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Hurricane. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Hurricane, UT

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Hurricane is $1,916/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,020/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,320/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,760/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($75,016/yr), Hurricane ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Hurricane?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,916/mo in Hurricane. The local median household income is $75,016/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Hurricane?

Rent in Hurricane has fallen 1.5% over the past year.

How does Hurricane rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Hurricane is one of the pricier among Utah cities for rent, ranking #17 of 55 tracked cities at $1,916/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Hurricane changed -1.5%, against a typical +1.8% across the 44 Utah cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hurricane?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Hurricane ($1,916/mo) include Cedar City ($1,481/mo), Washington ($1,781/mo), and Saint George ($1,798/mo).
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,916/mo, rent takes ~31% of Hurricane's median household income ($75,016/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hurricane 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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