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Tropic, Utah

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.

The People and Families of Tropic

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Tropic Housing

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.

Commuting

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).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyTropic Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Tropic Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Tropic College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Tropic People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Tropic Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Tropic, UT

Comparing Tropic 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 Old107
Male Share of the Population95
Senior Citizens59
Female Share of the Population26
Age of the Population29
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size105
Portion of People Married106

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built96
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone13
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