Living in La Verkin, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Verkin · Census data 2020–2024
La Verkin has 4,476 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $68,269 (28% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $393,300, the median rent is $1,392/month.
La Verkin at a glance
- Population
- 4,476
- Median age
- 31.3State: 32
- Median household income
- $68,269State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $393,300State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,392/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is La Verkin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in La Verkin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Verkin the median home value is $393,300, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,392 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,662 a month in housing costs.
La Verkin median household income
The median household income in La Verkin is $68,269 and the income per person is $24,350. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in La Verkin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,519
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.35
La Verkin demographics
- Population
- 4,476
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 1,334
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Verkin ›
Education in La Verkin
21.8% of adults 25 and older in La Verkin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Verkin
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
La Verkin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Verkin | 4,476 | $68,269 | $393,300 | $1,392 |
| Toquerville | 2,344 | $97,813 | $563,200 | $946 |
| Virgin | 715 | $70,625 | $585,900 | $2,094 |
| Leeds | 646 | $84,688 | $480,600 | $1,413 |
| Hurricane | 22,771 | $75,016 | $456,000 | $1,426 |
| Rockville | 260 | $54,722 | $492,400 | $1,513 |
| Apple Valley | 1,181 | $86,250 | $457,800 | $1,750 |
| Springdale | 421 | $89,000 | $867,300 | $1,077 |
| Washington | 32,348 | $91,853 | $570,400 | $1,614 |
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What is the median household income in La Verkin, UT?
The median household income in La Verkin is $68,269, 28% 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 La Verkin?
The median home value in La Verkin is $393,300, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in La Verkin?
The median gross rent in La Verkin is $1,392 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is La Verkin, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
What is the median age in La Verkin?
The median age in La Verkin is 31.3 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in La Verkin?
The average commute to work in La Verkin is 29 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Verkin?
The unemployment rate in La Verkin is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Verkin?
21.8% of adults in La Verkin 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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