Cedar Hills, UT

Utah · Metropolitan Area

Cedar Hills is a small city in Utah with a population of 9,945. Residents earn $137,527 per year, which is 83% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
9,945 Population 3,643/sq mi density
$137,527 Median Income $40,828 per capita
$615,900 Home Value $665,168 Zillow
$2,139 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$137,527 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$615,900 home value, $2,139/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $137,527
83% higher than US avg
Home Value $615,900
118% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.2%
61% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,139
84% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.5%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Cedar Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,945
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density3,643/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,527
Per Capita$40,828
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$153,846M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$615,900
Rent$2,139
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$665,168

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation4,940 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.2%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Libraries29

Is Cedar Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cedar Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cedar Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cedar Hills is $137,527, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Cedar Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cedar Hills is $615,900, making it a premium housing market at 118% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,139 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Cedar Hills is a highly educated community — 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches, including 41.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cedar Hills has a population of 9,945 with a density of 3,643 people per square mile. The median age is 25.4 years, 35% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.6%), with 3.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian.

Population

9,945
Total Population
3,643
People / sq mi
25.4yrs
Median Age
35% below US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.8%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.2%
39% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cedar Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cedar Hills is $137,527, which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Cedar Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$137,527
83% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,828
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
IRS Avg AGI$95,513

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)67,066
County GDP$153,846M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,569
Healthcare3,689
Retail3,475
Manufacturing1,406

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,666
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Work from Home22.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Cedar Hills is $615,900, 118% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,139 (84% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $665,168.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$615,900
118% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$665,168
Median List Price$800,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$800,000
$/Sq Ft$199
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.9%
Price Drops21.4%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,139
84% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,666
33% above US avg
Effective Rate0.76%
In Cedar Hills, 29.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 13.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cedar Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.5%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.3%
Asthma9.8%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking8.6%
Physical Inactivity13.1%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Checkup Rate71.7%
Premature Death6,733/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access91.8%
Healthcare Facilities3,689

Crime Rates: Cedar Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)88

Safety Score

Cedar Hills has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.4 inches
57% below US avg
Snowfall41.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,940 ft (1,506 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density3,643/sq mi
Coordinates40.4120°N, 111.7543°W
County FIPS49035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 54.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.5%
D 53.7%

Winner: Democrat by 10.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.2%
61% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.82
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,643/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries29
Healthcare Facilities3,689
Restaurants2,569
Retail Stores3,475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)88

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Work from Home22.8%

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