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Cedar City, UT


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Cedar City, Utah

Cedar City, Utah, in Iron county, is 153 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada (center to center) and 154 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. There are an estimated 20,527 people in the city.

The People and Families of Cedar City

In Cedar City, about 53% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Cedar City, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Cedar City. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cedar City had a median family income of $37,509.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,550) in Cedar City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Cedar City Housing

Approximately 55% of housing in Cedar City is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Cedar City is known in Utah for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Cedar City, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Cedar City than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCedar City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCedar City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Cedar City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cedar City, UT

Comparing Cedar City 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 Old105
Male Share of the Population72
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population49
Senior Citizens24
Well-Paid Single Men12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size103
Portion of People Married82

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals610
People Living Alone26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime66

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