The Town FilesBrigham City, Utah
City in Box Elder County · population 19,650 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $369,300
- Household income
- $71,308
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 34.1
Brigham City is a city of 19,650 people in Box Elder County, Utah. The median home is worth $369,300, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks hipper than 94% of Utah towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Utah towns, more walkable than 84% of Utah towns.
How Brigham City ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brigham City is worth $369,300, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $71,308, which is more affordable than 34% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,070 a month. 66.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brigham City | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $369,300 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,070 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $71,308 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.2% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Brigham City
| People | Brigham City | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 94.3% |
Weather in Brigham City
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 18.1°F. About 15.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.3 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brigham City since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on May 3, 2009 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on June 12, 2016.
Severe weather in Box Elder County since 1996
Box Elder County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4311: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| August 8, 2011 | Flood | DR-4011: Flooding |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3223: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Box Elder County
Box Elder County had 23,942 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,175 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Brigham City itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Brigham City
7 public schools with 5,825 students, about 21.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder High | 10-12 | 1,603 | 24.3 |
| Box Elder Middle | 8-9 | 1,165 | 24.3 |
| Young Intermediate | 6-7 | 1,009 | 19.8 |
| Golden Spike Elementary | PK-5 | 851 | 20.8 |
| Lake View School | K-5 | 579 | 22.3 |
| Discovery School | K-5 | 465 | 21.1 |
| Sunrise High School | 5-12 | 153 | 10.2 |
Towns near Brigham City
- Perry, UT2.9 mi · 5,555 people · home $465,100
- Wellsville, UT9.9 mi · 4,060 people · home $455,500
- Pleasant View, UT12.8 mi · 11,083 people · home $593,400
- Hyrum, UT13.8 mi · 9,362 people · home $422,600
- Plain City, UT13.9 mi · 7,833 people · home $579,600
- North Ogden, UT14.0 mi · 20,916 people · home $476,600
- Farr West, UT14.2 mi · 7,691 people · home $563,000
- Harrisville, UT15.6 mi · 7,036 people · home $397,600
Brigham City questions
Is Brigham City, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brigham City scores better for retirees than 41% of Utah towns and quieter than 18%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Brigham City?
The median owner-occupied home in Brigham City is valued at $369,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,308, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,070 a month.
What is the weather like in Brigham City?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.5 inches of precipitation a year and 38.3 inches of snow.
Does Brigham City get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brigham City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on May 3, 2009. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)