RANK #325 / 996 · POP 134,428 · UT
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.4%
Cache County, Utah, is defined by its valley setting, framed by the Wasatch and Wellsville Mountains. Logan, the county seat, is approximately 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The community has a suburban feel, with a focus on family life. Commuting within the county is generally short, with an average travel time of 17.7 minutes. The area offers extensive outdoor recreation, including hiking and biking trails in Logan Canyon and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Winter activities include skiing and snowmobiling at resorts like Beaver Mountain and Cherry Peak. Hyrum Reservoir and Cutler Marsh provide opportunities for boating and fishing.
Life in Cache County is characterized by its access to natural amenities and a lower cost of living compared to some other areas in Utah. The presence of Utah State University in Logan contributes to the local culture and provides educational opportunities. The public school districts in Cache County are highly rated. The economy is supported by sectors such as education, manufacturing, and government. Recent economic developments indicate growth in professional and business services, and the cultural industry also contributes to the local economy.
Above national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Prices detached from rents
Housing is fairly valued at 6.6x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Honey Stone Solar + Storage Project
Enel Green Power
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$150M | In development |
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Willow Lakes Master-Planned Community
Dwell Realty Group
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Cache County has a Boom Town Index score of 67/100, ranking #325 among 996 U.S. counties. With a median household income of $72,719, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Cache County is $351,700 with median rent at $1,025/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2068, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +2.1% year-over-year. Job growth: 0.0%. Home values changed +3.6% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.03% of Cache County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.