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Fountain Green, UT


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Fountain Green, Utah

Fountain Green, Utah, in Sanpete county, is 41 miles S of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 306 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city has a population of 945.

The People and Families of Fountain Green

In Fountain Green, about 72% of adults are married. Fountain Green 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 Fountain Green is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fountain Green had a median family income of $38,864.

Fountain Green Housing

About 89% of housing units in Fountain Green are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Fountain Green has been around for years. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Utah.

Commuting

In Fountain Green, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Fountain Green Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fountain Green, UT

Comparing Fountain Green 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 Old106
Male Share of the Population61
Female Share of the Population510
Racial Diversity53
Well-Paid Single Men46
Senior Citizens27
Well-Paid Single Women27
Age of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married107

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone28
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Housing Recently Built21
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