Living in Kanab, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kanab · Census data 2020–2024
Kanab has 5,081 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $85,486 (10% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $456,800, the median rent is $986/month.
Kanab at a glance
- Population
- 5,081
- Median age
- 42.6State: 32
- Median household income
- $85,486State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $456,800State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $986/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Kanab a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 4.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Kanab
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kanab the median home value is $456,800, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,666 a month in housing costs.
Kanab median household income
The median household income in Kanab is $85,486 and the income per person is $38,637. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Kanab: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,518
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.25
Kanab demographics
- Population
- 5,081
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 2,160
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kanab ›
Education in Kanab
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Kanab have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kanab
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 61.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Kanab vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanab | 5,081 | $85,486 | $456,800 | $986 |
| Fredonia | 1,061 | $62,887 | $265,700 | $1,061 |
| Kaibab | 105 | $31,591 | $113,600 | $550 |
| Orderville | 803 | $82,688 | $367,700 | — |
| Glendale | 493 | $50,625 | $275,000 | — |
| Cane Beds | 637 | $93,125 | $348,900 | — |
| Centennial Park | 1,839 | $167,872 | $559,500 | — |
| Colorado City | 2,702 | $64,167 | — | $2,420 |
| Hildale | 1,372 | $78,523 | $379,200 | $1,495 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Kanab: FAQ
What is the median household income in Kanab, UT?
The median household income in Kanab is $85,486, 10% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kanab?
The median home value in Kanab is $456,800, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Kanab?
The median gross rent in Kanab is $986 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Kanab, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Kanab?
The median age in Kanab is 42.6 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Kanab?
The average commute to work in Kanab is 15 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kanab?
The unemployment rate in Kanab is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kanab?
28.2% of adults in Kanab have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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