Myton is a small town of 616 in Utah, with a median household income of $52,083
and a 13.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Myton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Myton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Myton 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: 88.7
Myton's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Myton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Myton, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$143,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$840
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Myton's violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100,000 residents
— 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
326.0 /100k
Property Crime
1635.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Myton is served primarily by Duchesne District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Myton, UT
National Avg
School District
Duchesne District
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
1.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Myton sees average highs of 31.1°F in January
and 91.3°F in July,
with 7.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.4 inches of snow per year.
Myton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Myton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $143,400 and median rent is $840/month.
Myton's violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1635.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Myton are operated by Duchesne District.
The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 1.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Myton, UT has a population of 616, a median household income of $52,083, and an unemployment rate of 13.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Myton averages 31.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.0 inches
with about 16.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Myton, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84052.
The population of Myton, Utah is 616 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Myton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $143,400, median household income $52,083, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Myton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
