Mapleton, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Utah County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
12,340 Population 925/sq mi density
$127,860 Median Income $48,307 per capita
$734,100 Home Value $723,283 Zillow
$1,392 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
89 Violent Crime/100K 370 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$127,860 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$734,100 home value, $1,392/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mapleton, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,860
70% above
$48,307 per capita
Home Value
$734,100
160% above
Zillow: $723,283
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
20% above
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
77% below
370/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%
60% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Mapleton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
170%
Home Value
260%
Rent
120%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
160%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mapleton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mapleton residents earn a median household income of $127,860 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,307. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mapleton is $734,100 , 160% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $723,283. Median rent is $1,392/month, with 34.9% 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 2001.

Safety & Crime

Mapleton reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 370/100K.

Education

54.0% of adults in Mapleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mapleton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population12,340
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density925/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$127,860
Per Capita$48,307
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205

Housing

B
Home Value$734,100
Rent$1,392
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$723,283
Housing Units3,282
Rent Burden34.9%

Crime

F
Violent89/100K
Property370/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,321/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation4,747 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

Mapleton was founded in 1856.
The median home in Mapleton was built in 2001.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.