Utah is facing a housing crisis that goes beyond the typical struggle to buy a house. More than 300,000 households in the state are considered cost-burdened, spending a large portion of their income on rent or mortgage payments. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, households spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs are considered burdened, while those spending more than half are considered severely burdened.
While a smaller portion of Utahns are burdened compared to other states, the level of burden varies by location, from 14.5% in Juab County to 31.7% in Grand County. The Salt Lake Tribune is conducting a survey to gather information on how housing costs impact residents’ health and well-being. Megan Banta, the Tribune’s data enterprise reporter, is leading the efforts.
The Tribune aims to shed light on the issue of housing affordability in Utah and encourage dialogue about the impact of high housing costs on residents. Readers are encouraged to participate in the survey and share their experiences. This data-driven reporting is supported philanthropically and allows the Tribune to maintain editorial control over its content.
The survey can be accessed through the link provided in the article. Utah residents are urged to participate in the survey and share their stories to contribute to the ongoing conversation about housing affordability in the state.
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