A646, Escalante, Utah, United States, 2016 · Brian W. Schaller / FALA419, Escalante, Utah, USA, Utah State Route 12, Main Street at 200 West Street, brick house, 2016 · Brian W. Schaller / FALA417, Escalante, Utah, USA, Utah State Route 12, Main Street at Center Street, looking west, 2016 · Brian W. Schaller / FALA418, Escalante, Utah, USA, Utah State Route 12, Main Street at Center Street, looking east, 2016 · Brian W. Schaller / FAL
Escalante is a small town of 657 in Utah, with a median household income of $41,938
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Escalante stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Escalante is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Escalante city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.9
Escalante's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Escalante costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Escalante, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$251,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$882
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Escalante's violent crime rate is 118.8 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
118.8 /100k
Property Crime
772.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Escalante is served primarily by Garfield District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Escalante, UT
National Avg
School District
Garfield District
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Escalante sees average highs of 43.1°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 10.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.5 inches of snow per year.
Escalante's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Escalante roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $251,900 and median rent is $882/month.
Escalante's violent crime rate is 118.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 772.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Escalante are operated by Garfield District.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Escalante, UT has a population of 657, a median household income of $41,938, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Escalante averages 43.1°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.6 inches
with about 25.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Escalante, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84726.
The population of Escalante, Utah is 657 with a median age of 57.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Escalante: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $251,900, median household income $41,938, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Escalante side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
