Payson, UT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Payson, Utah Summary
Life in Payson research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Payson over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Payson:
The population in Payson is 21,093.
The median home value in Payson is $278,100.
The median income in Payson is $75,682.
The cost of living in Payson is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Payson is $1,244.
The unemployment rate in Payson is 4.2%.
The poverty rate in Payson is 7.5%.
Table Of Contents
Payson SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
7
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Payson, UT Crime Report
213
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
926.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-60.14%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Payson / 100k People |
Utah / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 213 | 926.5 | 2,725.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 87.0 | 260.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 8.7 | 41.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 52.2 | 159.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 193 | 839.5 | 2,464.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 27 | 117.4 | 290.6 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 162 | 704.7 | 1,857.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 17.4 | 316.6 | 282.7 |
Payson, UT Cost Of Living
97
Payson's Overall Cost Of Living
Payson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Payson | Utah | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 95 | 109 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 93 | 100 | |
Payson, UT Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Payson in Utah
Map Of Payson, UT
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Population over time in Payson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,181 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 19,699 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 19,647 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 19,480 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 19,313 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 18,928 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 18,633 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 18,229 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 17,782 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 17,187 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Payson
| Race | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.6% | 77.3% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 14.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Payson
| Gender | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Payson for adults over 25
| Education | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Payson, Utah
| Income | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.4% | 18.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.6% | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 8.5% | 9.5% |
