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Mapleton.
About
Life in Mapleton
Mapleton is a community of 12,340 people in Utah. The median household income is $133,142, median rent runs about $1,392 per month, and median home values are around $745,200. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Mapleton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Foreign-Born
3.9%
Broadband Internet
96.4%
of households
Population Growth
+43.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.9% foreign-born, most often from England
Who lives in Mapleton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mapleton, the largest foreign-born group is from England (17.3%), and 3.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
34.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
9.9%
of households
Married Couples
81.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.55
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Mapleton
In Mapleton, rent runs 7% below the UT average, and home values are 52% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,669
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $727,224 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Mapleton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Utah County, which includes Mapleton, is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
Mapleton: Utah County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Utah County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mapleton is about 2% of Utah County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mapleton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Provo-Orem, UT metro area
Commute21.9 min avg
How Mapleton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mapleton, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)
Small hub531k passengers boarded in 2025
- 50 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mapleton runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
69.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
386.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mapleton Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Utah County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Utah County, which includes Mapleton, the most common type is heavy snow, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | High Wind | $616,000 |
| 2024 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2023 | 51 | Heavy Snow | $160,750 |
| 2022 | 29 | Heavy Snow | $30,500 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $107,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Flash Flood | $288,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Utah County, county-wide
Mapleton is about 2% of Utah County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Utah County, which includes Mapleton, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Utah County, county-wide
Mapleton is about 2% of Utah County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mapleton has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.2"
Annual Snowfall
66.0"
Hot Days/Year
60
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
93
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 2.11" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.08" |
| Mar | 57°F | 33°F | 2.16" |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 2.47" |
| May | 74°F | 46°F | 2.11" |
| Jun | 86°F | 53°F | 0.97" |
| Jul | 93°F | 61°F | 0.57" |
| Aug | 91°F | 60°F | 0.74" |
| Sep | 81°F | 51°F | 1.40" |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 1.81" |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 1.80" |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 1.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mapleton
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mapleton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Utah State Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Provo
Mountain View Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Payson
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Provo
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mapleton
Mapleton's student/teacher ratio is 23.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 53.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mapleton (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 32,952 students · in-state tuition $6,888 · 86% graduate · median earnings $80,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 28,453 students · in-state tuition $6,674 · 48% graduate · median earnings $60,162 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 669 students · in-state tuition $16,606 · 65% graduate · median earnings $42,739 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 118 students · 98% graduate · median earnings $36,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mapleton
Mapleton has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
23 mi awayCities Near Mapleton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mapleton FAQ
Is Mapleton, Utah affordable?⌄
Mapleton's median rent is $1,386/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $133,142/year. Median home value is $745,200.
Is Mapleton, Utah safe?⌄
Mapleton's violent crime rate was 70 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 386 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mapleton, Utah?⌄
Utah County, which includes Mapleton, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mapleton, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Mapleton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,386/month and median household income is $133,142/year. The median home value is $745,200. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mapleton, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Mapleton is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from