Living in White Mesa, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Mesa · Census data 2020–2024
White Mesa has 124 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median home value is $335,700.
White Mesa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Mesa at a glance
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 38.7State: 32
- Median home value
- $335,700State: $489,400
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is White Mesa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in White Mesa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Mesa the median home value is $335,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in White Mesa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 77
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 24.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.14
White Mesa demographics
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 58
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Mesa ›
Education in White Mesa
0% of adults 25 and older in White Mesa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Mesa
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 48.3%
White Mesa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Mesa | 124 | — | $335,700 | — |
| Blanding | 3,275 | $71,797 | $305,800 | $842 |
| Bluff | 233 | $56,042 | $402,000 | — |
| Tselakai Dezza | 104 | $34,000 | $57,700 | — |
| Aneth | 257 | $62,917 | $61,700 | $890 |
| Monticello | 2,200 | $72,969 | $301,400 | $1,159 |
| Red Mesa | 430 | $70,000 | — | $934 |
| Dove Creek | 651 | $62,831 | $149,600 | — |
| Teec Nos Pos | 712 | $44,688 | $79,700 | $943 |
More for people moving to White Mesa
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What is the average home price in White Mesa?
The median home value in White Mesa is $335,700, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
Is White Mesa, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in White Mesa?
The median age in White Mesa is 38.7 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in White Mesa?
The average commute to work in White Mesa is 16 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Mesa?
The unemployment rate in White Mesa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Mesa?
0% of adults in White Mesa 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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