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Wellington, UT


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Wellington, Utah

Wellington, Utah, in Carbon county, is 68 miles SE of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 306 miles W of Denver, Colorado. About 1,666 people people live in Wellington.

The People and Families of Wellington

In Wellington, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in Wellington tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Wellington spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wellington had a median family income of $40,521.

Wellington Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wellington, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Wellington is one place with an advantage over most places in Utah. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Wellington, 93% of commuters drive to work. Wellington is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wellington Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Wellington Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Wellington Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Wellington, UT

Comparing Wellington 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 Old105
Male Share of the Population72
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population49
Well-Paid Single Men23
Senior Citizens25
Age of the Population16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size102
Portion of People Married92

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime31
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