At a Glance
Median Income
$63,789
$28,815 per capita
Home Value
$348,000
Zillow: $405,026
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
11.1% smoking rate
How Cedar City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cedar City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cedar City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cedar City residents earn a median household income of $63,789 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,815. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,224 business establishments, including 147 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cedar City is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,026. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 28.5% 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 1995.
Education
34.1% of adults in Cedar City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cedar City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population37,202
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,789
Per Capita$28,815
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$3,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,008
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$405,026
Housing Units12,123
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation5,656 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Cedar City was founded in 1851.
The median home in Cedar City was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 147 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.