Life in Payson research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Payson over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Payson:
The population in Payson is 22,205.
The median home value in Payson is $465,042.
The median income in Payson is $84,286.
The cost of living in Payson is 110 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Payson is $1,393.
The unemployment rate in Payson is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Payson is 6.5%.
The average high in Payson is 64.5° and the average low is 38.2°.
Crime in Payson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Payson. Key points include:
There were 207 total crimes in Payson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Payson is 826.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Payson is 127.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Payson is 698.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Payson is -61.01% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Payson / 100k People |
Utah / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 207 | 826.3 | 1,638.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 127.7 | 229.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 27.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 71.9 | 141.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 175 | 698.6 | 1,408.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 51.9 | 146.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 152 | 606.8 | 1,145.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 39.9 | 116.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Payson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Payson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Utah. Key points include:
The cost of living in Payson is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Payson is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Payson is $465,042.
The median income in Payson is $84,286.
| Living Expense | Payson | Utah | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 131 | 115 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 96 | 100 | |
The average high in Payson is 64.5° and the average low is 38.2°.
There are 48.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.6 inches of precipitation each year with 59.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Payson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 48.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 59.1 |
The current population in Payson is 22,205. The population has increased 29.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,205 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 21,529 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 21,093 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 20,181 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 19,842 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 19,699 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 19,647 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 19,480 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 19,313 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 18,928 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 18,633 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 18,229 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 17,782 | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 17,187 | - |
77.2% White with 17,144 White residents.
0.1% African American with 26 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 91 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 104 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 172 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 112 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 588 Two Or More residents.
17.9% Hispanic with 3,968 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.2% | 75.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.1% | 1.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 17.9% | 15.4% | 19.0% |
Payson is 46.5% female with 10,336 female residents.
Payson is 53.5% male with 11,868 male residents.
| Gender | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Payson completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Payson completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Payson completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Payson completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Payson completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Payson completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Payson completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Payson completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Payson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.4% of households in Payson earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Payson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Payson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Payson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.5% of households in Payson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.2% of households in Payson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.2% of households in Payson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.5% of households in Payson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.1% of households in Payson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Payson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.2% | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 14.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.5% | 21.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |