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Aurora, Utah

Aurora, Utah, in Sevier county, is 91 miles S of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 258 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city has a population of 947.

The People and Families of Aurora

In Aurora, about 80% of adults are married. Aurora is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Aurora is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aurora had a median family income of $50,000.

Aurora Housing

About 89% of housing units in Aurora are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Utah.

Commuting

In Aurora, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Aurora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Aurora Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Aurora Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Aurora Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Aurora, UT

Comparing Aurora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old93
Male Share of the Population61
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population510
Senior Citizens38
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size104

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built84
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone14
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