Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
13%
Cedar City
Cedar City, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,073
Population
43,606
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Arts and culture thrive in this secluded desert enclave
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Tucked away in the southwestern corner of Utah, Cedar City is a scenic community secluded amid the region’s inimitable natural landscape. The deserts and hills all round Cedar City provide residents with endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and generally exploring the great outdoors.
The city fosters a thriving Main Street district with preserved brick storefronts still operating as cafes, specialty shops, and other locally-owned businesses. Near the center of town, Southern Utah University enrolls around 8,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members. Hosting a vibrant arts scene, Cedar City is the home of the Utah Shakespeare Festival, as well as an annual fest celebrating another luminary playwright, Neil Simon.
Explore the City
Live next to the Black Mountains in Cedar City.
Enjoy countless festivals throughout the year in Cedar City.
The ski slopes aren't far when you live in Cedar City.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,173
Average: $73,684
Education
12,102
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,530
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cedar City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cedar City, UT is $759 for a studio, $1,071 for one bedroom, $1,258 for two bedrooms, and $1,492 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar City has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,071/month
697 Sq Ft
House
$1,580/month
1,138 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,692/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Cedar City, UT is 5.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cedar City is 0.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $759 - $1,492. You can expect to pay 3.1% less for groceries, 16.5% less for utilities, and 3.5% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cedar City, UT is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
619 Students
Public
Grades K-5
643 Students
Public
Grades K-5
565 Students
Public
Grades K-5
544 Students
Public
Grades K-5
636 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
989 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,115 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
181 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,366 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,123 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
195 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ashdown Gorge Wilderness
- Frontier Homestead State Park Museum
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.