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Kamas, UT


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Kamas, Utah

Kamas, Utah, in Summit county, is 29 miles E of Sandy, Utah (center to center) and 338 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 1,274.

The People and Families of Kamas

In Kamas, about 61% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Kamas, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kamas had a median family income of $46,750.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kamas Housing

In Kamas, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Kamas, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Kamas; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyKamas Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Kamas Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Kamas, UT

Comparing Kamas 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 Population84
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women710
Racial Diversity77
Female Share of the Population37
Senior Citizens26
Age of the Population18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size102
Portion of People Married82

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built95
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
People Living Alone410
Affordability of Rents35
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