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Best counties to live in Utah

What makes a particular county the best? Oftentimes, it's a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Utah using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks counties by a variety of factors including: public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing.

Many counties on the list are experiencing growth due to their job opportunities, education, or home values. Others are adored for their historic or well-designed value, or devotion to cultural opportunities. Keep reading to see if your county made the list.

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#11. Iron County

- Population: 51,213
- Median home value: $213,600 (64% own)
- Median rent: $813 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $51,807

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#10. Millard County

- Population: 12,854
- Median home value: $155,000 (74% own)
- Median rent: $726 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $62,242

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#9. Washington County

- Population: 165,811
- Median home value: $283,800 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,015 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $59,839

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#8. Morgan County

- Population: 11,664
- Median home value: $374,800 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,182 (15% rent)
- Median household income: $91,341

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#7. Wasatch County

- Population: 31,708
- Median home value: $419,900 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,364 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $85,166

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#6. Weber County

- Population: 251,498
- Median home value: $220,600 (73% own)
- Median rent: $891 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $67,244

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#5. Summit County

- Population: 41,103
- Median home value: $641,900 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,429 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $102,958

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#4. Salt Lake County

- Population: 1,133,646
- Median home value: $305,700 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,118 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $74,865

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#3. Utah County

- Population: 605,490
- Median home value: $305,500 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,060 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $74,665

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#2. Cache County

- Population: 124,165
- Median home value: $236,500 (63% own)
- Median rent: $803 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $59,038

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#1. Davis County

- Population: 345,767
- Median home value: $290,300 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,105 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $83,310