Living in Paragonah, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paragonah · Census data 2020–2024
Paragonah has 647 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $64,271 (32% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $244,800, the median rent is $1,086/month.
Paragonah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paragonah at a glance
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 44.6State: 32
- Median household income
- $64,271State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $244,800State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,086/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Paragonah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Paragonah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paragonah the median home value is $244,800, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,181 a month in housing costs.
Paragonah median household income
The median household income in Paragonah is $64,271 and the income per person is $33,269. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Paragonah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 300
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.42
Paragonah demographics
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 267
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paragonah ›
Education in Paragonah
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Paragonah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paragonah
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Paragonah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragonah | 647 | $64,271 | $244,800 | $1,086 |
| Parowan | 3,165 | $53,145 | $343,400 | $1,013 |
| Enoch | 8,144 | $80,750 | $386,200 | $1,164 |
| Panguitch | 1,701 | $76,750 | $331,700 | $843 |
| Cedar City | 38,524 | $63,589 | $377,000 | $1,054 |
| Hatch | 165 | $83,750 | $291,700 | — |
| Minersville | 873 | $73,750 | $309,600 | — |
| Beaver | 3,681 | $75,960 | $280,100 | $988 |
| Circleville | 452 | $75,179 | $266,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Paragonah, UT?
The median household income in Paragonah is $64,271, 32% 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 Paragonah?
The median home value in Paragonah is $244,800, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Paragonah?
The median gross rent in Paragonah is $1,086 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Paragonah, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
What is the median age in Paragonah?
The median age in Paragonah is 44.6 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Paragonah?
The average commute to work in Paragonah is 32 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paragonah?
The unemployment rate in Paragonah is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paragonah?
19.6% of adults in Paragonah 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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