Living in Santaquin, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Santaquin · Census data 2020–2024
Santaquin has 16,436 residents with a median age of 28.1. The median household income is $99,837 (5% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $465,100, the median rent is $1,397/month.
Santaquin at a glance
- Population
- 16,436
- Median age
- 28.1State: 32
- Median household income
- $99,837State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $465,100State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,397/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Santaquin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Utah median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Santaquin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Santaquin the median home value is $465,100, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,397 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,991 a month in housing costs.
Santaquin median household income
The median household income in Santaquin is $99,837 and the income per person is $31,904. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Santaquin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,733
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2009
- Average household size
- 3.56
Santaquin demographics
- Population
- 16,436
- Median age
- 28.1
- Under 18
- 38.1%
- 65 and older
- 6.8%
- Households
- 4,614
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Santaquin ›
Education in Santaquin
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Santaquin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Santaquin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Santaquin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santaquin | 16,436 | $99,837 | $465,100 | $1,397 |
| Spring Lake | 657 | $94,936 | $554,900 | — |
| Rocky Ridge | 1,060 | $95,625 | $573,400 | $756 |
| Genola | 1,842 | $126,667 | $638,300 | $2,071 |
| Payson | 23,039 | $89,905 | $429,600 | $1,549 |
| West Mountain | 1,282 | $111,791 | $658,100 | — |
| Goshen | 838 | $95,147 | $269,400 | $1,332 |
| Elk Ridge | 4,898 | $143,167 | $614,800 | — |
| Woodland Hills | 1,559 | $151,964 | $812,500 | $1,750 |
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What is the median household income in Santaquin, UT?
The median household income in Santaquin is $99,837, 5% higher 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 Santaquin?
The median home value in Santaquin is $465,100, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Santaquin?
The median gross rent in Santaquin is $1,397 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Santaquin, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Utah median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Santaquin?
The median age in Santaquin is 28.1 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Santaquin?
The average commute to work in Santaquin is 27 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Santaquin?
The unemployment rate in Santaquin is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Santaquin?
29.6% of adults in Santaquin 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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