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Moab, Utah

Moab, Utah, in Grand county, is 160 miles SE of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 255 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 4,779.

The People and Families of Moab

In Moab, about 50% of adults are married. Moab is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moab had a median family income of $38,214. An unusual characteristic of Moab is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Moab ($6,450). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Moab Housing

About 65% of housing units in Moab are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Moab, 80% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Moab than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMoab Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMoab Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Moab Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Moab Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Moab, UT

Comparing Moab 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 Old82
Male Share of the Population72
Racial Diversity76
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women610
Female Share of the Population49
Senior Citizens49
Age of the Population310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size51
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built72
People Living Alone710
Affordability of Rents48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime21

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