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Tropic, Utah, in Garfield county, is 169 miles N of Flagstaff, Arizona (center to center) and 196 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The town is home to some 508 residents.
In Tropic, about 71% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Tropic are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.
The people of the town are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Tropic had a median family income of $44,125. Fewer people in Tropic are poor than in most places in Utah. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Tropic than in most places.
According to the 2000 census, 87% of the housing in Tropic was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Tropic have gone up relatively recently. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Tropic, 86% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Tropic let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Tropic strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Tropic to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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