Bear River City is a small town of 779 in Utah, with a median household income of $66,250
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bear River City stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bear River City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bear River City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 95.1
Bear River City's overall cost of living index is 95.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bear River City costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bear River City, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$334,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,636
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bear River City's violent crime rate is 58.9 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
58.9 /100k
Property Crime
322.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bear River City is served primarily by Box Elder District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bear River City, UT
National Avg
School District
Box Elder District
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bear River City sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 16.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Bear River City's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bear River City roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $334,100 and median rent is $1,636/month.
Bear River City's violent crime rate is 58.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 322.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bear River City are operated by Box Elder District.
The district has 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bear River City, UT has a population of 779, a median household income of $66,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bear River City averages 35.7°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.1 inches
with about 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bear River City, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84301.
The population of Bear River City, Utah is 779 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bear River City: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $334,100, median household income $66,250, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bear River City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
