Living in Parowan, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parowan · Census data 2020–2024
Parowan has 3,165 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $53,145 (44% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $343,400, the median rent is $1,013/month.
Parowan at a glance
- Population
- 3,165
- Median age
- 39State: 32
- Median household income
- $53,145State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $343,400State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,013/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Parowan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June and August to October.
Cost of living in Parowan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parowan the median home value is $343,400, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,624 a month in housing costs.
Parowan median household income
The median household income in Parowan is $53,145 and the income per person is $24,605. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Parowan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,356
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.87
Parowan demographics
- Population
- 3,165
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 1,096
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parowan ›
Education in Parowan
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Parowan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parowan
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Parowan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parowan | 3,165 | $53,145 | $343,400 | $1,013 |
| Paragonah | 647 | $64,271 | $244,800 | $1,086 |
| Enoch | 8,144 | $80,750 | $386,200 | $1,164 |
| Cedar City | 38,524 | $63,589 | $377,000 | $1,054 |
| Panguitch | 1,701 | $76,750 | $331,700 | $843 |
| Hatch | 165 | $83,750 | $291,700 | — |
| Minersville | 873 | $73,750 | $309,600 | — |
| Beaver | 3,681 | $75,960 | $280,100 | $988 |
| Alton | 260 | $71,250 | $380,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Parowan, UT?
The median household income in Parowan is $53,145, 44% 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 Parowan?
The median home value in Parowan is $343,400, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Parowan?
The median gross rent in Parowan is $1,013 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Parowan, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Parowan?
The median age in Parowan is 39 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Parowan?
The average commute to work in Parowan is 28 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parowan?
The unemployment rate in Parowan is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parowan?
23.7% of adults in Parowan 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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