Apartments for rent in Cedar City, UT

Cedar City, a small city in Utah, has a population of just under 30,000. It's a nice place to raise a family, as children under 5 make up a higher percentage of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), though young adults are also well-represented. With an average age of just over 32, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Utah. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 55% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $701/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Cedar City will save around $3,900 compared to the state average.

Among Cedar City residents over the age of 25, 12% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. Cedar City residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose, the most common four of which are education, retail, entertainment, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 26% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 6% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of nearly $56K, Cedar City workers take home about $22,000 less than the average Utah resident. Cedar City's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 16 minutes, Cedar City's commute time is faster than the Utah average of about 23 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not used widely. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number exceeds the national average.