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Vernal, UT Area Guide

Choose your own adventure in Utah’s Dinosaurland

Scenic Suburban Quaint Mountain Views Secluded Active Picturesque

Known as an oilfield town and a haven for dinosaur fossils, Vernal sits in northeastern Utah just 20 miles west of the Colorado border. Mountain vistas abound in Vernal, with the Uinta Mountains to the north, the Book Cliffs to the south, and Blue Mountain to the east.

Whether you prefer the quiet small-town atmosphere or the excitement of a natural playground, Vernal has something for you. In Vernal, you can relax as you take in the expansive surroundings, check out life-size replicas of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals at the Utah Field House of Natural History Museum State Park, and attend community events like rodeos, concerts, and festivals. You can also venture into the great outdoors to go mountain biking, hiking, white water rafting, and cross-country skiing.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Vernal, UT is $1,079 for one bedroom, $988 for two bedrooms, and $1,178 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vernal has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,079/month
681 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Vernal, UT is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

25 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Maeser School

Public

Grades K-5

Naples School

Public

Grades K-5

Davis School

Public

Grades K-5

Discovery School

Public

Grades K-5

Ashley School

Public

Grades K-5

Vernal Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Uintah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Ashley Valley Educ Center

Public

Grades 6-12

Uintah Online School

Public

Grades K-8

Uintah High

Public

Grades 9-12

Ashley Valley Educ Center

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Utah Field House of Natural History
  • Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery
  • Ouray National Fish Hatchery
  • Steinaker State Park
  • Red Fleet State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.