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Cedar City, Utah

city · Iron County

At a glance

38,524
Population
$377,000
Median home value (all homes)
24% above U.S. median
$406,101
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,054/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$63,589
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
13.4 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
91.75%
Locations with fiber available
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities30% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost51% below
For business: Utah is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Southern Utah University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college156 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates35.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cedar City Economic Development
Cedar City Economic Development is a Cedar City government department that provides economic development resources, business information, and partnerships to support business attraction and growth in Cedar City and Iron County.
state Economic Development Corporation of Utah
EDCUtah is Utah’s statewide economic development organization that assists companies with relocating or expanding operations, provides economic research and site selector marketing, and connects investors and local partners to support business growth in Utah.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is Utah’s lead economic driver, guiding Utah’s economic ascent and supporting retention and recruitment of high-paying jobs. It coordinates statewide economic development with partners and deploys state resources, including incentives.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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