Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
34%
Over 65
12%
Vernal
Vernal, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,083
Population
12,484
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Choose your own adventure in Utah’s Dinosaurland
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,771
Average: $69,038
Education
1,777
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,673
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Vernal, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Vernal, UT is $1,083 for one bedroom, $990 for two bedrooms, and $1,180 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vernal has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,083/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$1,646/month
521 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Vernal, UT is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
550 Students
Public
Grades K-5
502 Students
Public
Grades K-5
441 Students
Public
Grades K-5
700 Students
Public
Grades K-5
517 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
849 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
669 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
287 Students
Public
Grades K-8
57 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,808 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
287 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.