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Aurora, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Sevier County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
881 Population 937/sq mi density
$92,321 Median Income $38,673 per capita
$272,600 Home Value $339,787 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,321 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,600 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Aurora, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,321
23% above
$38,673 per capita
Home Value
$272,600
3% below
Zillow: $339,787
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Aurora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
123%
Home Value
97%
Rent
73%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aurora residents earn a median household income of $92,321 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,673. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 812 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aurora is $272,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,787. Median rent is $850/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Aurora reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.6% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aurora has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population881
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,321
Per Capita$38,673
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

A+
Home Value$272,600
Rent$850
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$339,787
Housing Units351
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,837/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,183 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Aurora was founded in 1875.
The median home in Aurora was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.