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Payson, Utah

city · Utah County

At a glance

23,039
Population
$429,600
Median home value (all homes)
42% above U.S. median
$477,164
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,549/mo
Median rent
15% above U.S. median
$89,905
Median household income
14% above U.S. median
23.1 min
Average commute
90.6%
Homes with broadband
93.17%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 114 — 14% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing59% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost15% 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:
Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college45 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates92.7%
College graduates27.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Payson Economic Development
Payson Economic Development is a Payson City government page providing information on economic development, including starting a business, and listing the Economic Development department.
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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