At a Glance
Median Income
$44,048
$34,987 per capita
Home Value
$309,500
Zillow: $497,099
Median Rent
$770/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
10.0% smoking rate
How Escalante Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Escalante's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Escalante a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Escalante residents earn a median household income of $44,048 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,987. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 292 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Escalante is $309,500 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,099. Median rent is $770/month, with 38.1% 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 1978.
Education
27.9% of adults in Escalante hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Escalante has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population625
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,048
Per Capita$34,987
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$803
Housing
C+
Home Value$309,500
Rent$770
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$497,099
Housing Units532
Rent Burden38.1%
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
Elevation5,814 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute6 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Escalante was founded in 1875.
The median home in Escalante was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.