At a Glance
Median Income
$95,175
$29,289 per capita
Home Value
$434,700
Zillow: $494,691
Median Rent
$1,165/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
7.9% smoking rate
How Santaquin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santaquin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santaquin a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santaquin residents earn a median household income of $95,175 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,289. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santaquin is $434,700 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $494,691. Median rent is $1,165/month, with 25.4% 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 2003.
Education
25.8% of adults in Santaquin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santaquin 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.
Data Overview
People
Population15,391
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,175
Per Capita$29,289
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$854
Housing
A
Home Value$434,700
Rent$1,165
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$494,691
Housing Units3,828
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
Elevation5,000 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Santaquin was founded in 1851.
The median home in Santaquin was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.