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Retirement community in Brigham City, Utah

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Brigham City, Utah Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Brigham City, Utah at a Glance

Median Home Price
$280,200
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security taxed with income-based credit; pension income fully taxable.
Avg January Low
18.7°F
Cost of Living Index
94.6 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
50 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Brigham City, Utah, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
94.6 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$63,315High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Brigham City's cost of living is 5.400000000000006% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$280,200High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$872High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
63.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Brigham City using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$607

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$682

Median home price used: $280,200

Median rent reference: $872 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
60 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
60 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
54.6 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Brigham City scores 60 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
15 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security taxed with income-based credit; pension income fully taxable.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Utah has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
92.5°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
18.7°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
20.5"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
315 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 315 sunny days a year and an average January low of 18.7°F, Brigham City offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
31.5 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
3.1 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
19,602High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
33.0High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
13.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
5.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
87.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
0.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
10.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
1.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Brigham City

What is the cost of living in Brigham City, Utah for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 95, roughly 5% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $280,200.

Does Utah tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Utah residents: State income tax; Social Security taxed with income-based credit; pension income fully taxable.

What is the climate like in Brigham City, Utah?▾

Brigham City, Utah has January average low around 19°F, July average high around 93°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Brigham City, Utah?▾

Brigham City scores 60/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a solid score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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