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Gunnison, Utah

Gunnison, Utah is 75 miles S of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 274 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in Sanpete county. The population of the city is 2,394.

The People and Families of Gunnison

In Gunnison, about 41% of adults are married. Gunnison, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Gunnison.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gunnison had a median family income of $37,500. Notably, Gunnison is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Gunnison Housing

Of the housing in Gunnison, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Gunnison, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGunnison Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGunnison Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Gunnison Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Gunnison Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gunnison, UT

Comparing Gunnison 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old51
Senior Citizens26
Age of the Population29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size104
Portion of People Married105

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents36
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
People Living Alone29

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime68
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