Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Ivins, UT?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 43% of gross income.

Ivins rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah state estimate).

Ivins median rent
$2,161/mo
Firefighter salary (Utah)
$60,298/yr
Rent as % of income
43%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,025, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,507/mo in rent. Ivins's median rent of $2,161 exceeds that threshold by $654/mo, putting a firefighter salary into the rent-burdened range here. A firefighter works roughly 74.5 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a firefighter salary

Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Utah cities have lower median rent than Ivins, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:

Saratoga Springs, UT
$2,159/mo (43% of income)
Saratoga Springs, UT
$2,157/mo (42.9% of income)
Spanish Fork, UT
$2,154/mo (42.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a firefighter afford rent in Ivins, UT?

Median rent in Ivins is $2,161 a month. A typical firefighter in Utah earns about $60,298 a year, which makes that rent 43% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a firefighter afford in Ivins?

Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Utah (~$60,298/yr) supports up to $1,507 a month in rent. Ivins's current median rent is $2,161/mo, which is $654/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Ivins?

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a firefighter in Utah works roughly 74.5 hours a month to cover Ivins's median rent of $2,161.

Where is rent cheaper than Ivins for a firefighter?

Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include Saratoga Springs ($2,159/mo), Saratoga Springs ($2,157/mo), Spanish Fork ($2,154/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Utah state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Ivins, UT. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.