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Park City, UT


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Park City, Utah

Park City, Utah, in Summit county, is 18 miles E of Sandy, Utah (center to center) and 349 miles W of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 7,371 people lived in Park City.

The People and Families of Park City

In Park City, about 50% of adults are married.

Park City is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Park City had a median family income of $77,137. Many people in Park City make a good living. Significantly, more adults in the city have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Utah. In Park City, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the city.)

Political Inclinations

Park City residents donated more money ($45,050) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Park City Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Park City are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. The housing stock in Park City is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Park City, 76% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Park City is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in the city. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Park City; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPark City Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPark City College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPark City Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyPark City Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyPark City Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyPark City Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Park City Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Park City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Park City, UT

Comparing Park City 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women810
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population29
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size81
Portion of People Married61

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use910

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals610
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone39
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime11

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