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Logan, Utah

Introduction to Logan, Utah

Logan, Utah is located 36 miles N of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and is 384 miles W of Denver, Colorado. It is in Cache county. The population of the city is 42,670.

Logan History

The city of Logan was founded by the Mormon settlers in 1859. The Logan Utah Temple, which was dedicated in 1884, is based in the city of Logan. The city was given its name after Ephraim Logan, an early fur trapper in the Cache Valley. It is commonly known as ‘College Town’ as it houses the main campus of Utah State University.

Logan and nearby Attractions

  • American West Heritage Center
  • Golden Spike National Historic Site
  • Logan Utah Temple
  • Willow Park Zoo
  • Ellen Eccles Theatre
  • Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art

Things To Do In Logan

The city of Logan offers numerous recreational activities and interesting places to visit. The Logan Utah Temple, based on the highest hill in the Cache Valley, offers an excellent view of the cityscape. Tourists interested in the local community history can visit the American West Heritage Center. The Willow Park Zoo is a good family outing destination, especially for children. In addition, the city hosts several festivals such as Cache County Fair and Summerfest Arts Faire.

Logan Transportation

Air transportation is available from Salt Lake City International Airport.

Logan Higher Education

The Utah State University is in the city of Logan. Higher educational opportunities are also available at the Weber State University, and the University of Utah.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLogan Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLogan Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLogan Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Logan Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Logan Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Logan Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Logan College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Logan, UT

Comparing Logan 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
Female Share of the Population710
Racial Diversity510
Male Share of the Population41
Senior Citizens23
Well-Paid Single Women17
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size92
Portion of People Married71

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home73
Public Transportation Use710

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime88

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