Santaquin is a small city of 14,463 in Utah, with a median household income of $91,301
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is
4% below the national average.
Strengths:
Santaquin stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Santaquin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Santaquin 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: 95.8
Santaquin's overall cost of living index is 95.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Santaquin costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.
Metric
Santaquin, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$378,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,122
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$91,301
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Santaquin's violent crime rate is 130.8 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
130.8 /100k
Property Crime
822.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Santaquin is served primarily by Nebo District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Santaquin, UT
National Avg
School District
Nebo District
—
Elementary Schools
30
—
Middle Schools
10
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Santaquin sees average highs of 37.4°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 55.1 inches of snow per year.
Santaquin's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Santaquin roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $378,300 and median rent is $1,122/month.
Santaquin's violent crime rate is 130.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 822.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Santaquin are operated by Nebo District.
The district has 30 elementary, 10 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.9:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Santaquin, UT has a population of 14,463, a median household income of $91,301, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Santaquin averages 37.4°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches
with about 55.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Santaquin, Utah is 14,463 with a median age of 26.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Santaquin: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $378,300, median household income $91,301, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Santaquin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
