At a Glance
Median Income
$84,286
$28,961 per capita
Home Value
$388,200
Zillow: $471,307
Median Rent
$1,393/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
703/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
7.7% smoking rate
How Payson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Payson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Payson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Payson residents earn a median household income of $84,286 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,961. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% 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 Payson is $388,200 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,307. Median rent is $1,393/month, with 30.1% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Payson reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 703/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Payson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Payson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population22,205
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density1,687/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,286
Per Capita$28,961
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A
Home Value$388,200
Rent$1,393
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$471,307
Housing Units6,454
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property703/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation4,670 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Payson was founded in 1850.
The median home in Payson was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% 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.