Mapleton is a medium-sized city located in the state of Utah. With a population of 13,732 people and three associated neighborhoods, Mapleton is the 58th largest community in Utah. Mapleton has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Mapleton, where the median household income is $127,860.00.

Mapleton home prices are not only among the most expensive in Utah, but Mapleton real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Mapleton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Mapleton is also a city of artists. Mapleton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Mapleton’s character.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 17.89% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Mapleton is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Mapleton a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Mapleton has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Mapleton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Mapleton. 53.95% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Mapleton in 2022 was $48,307, which is wealthy relative to Utah and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $193,228 for a family of four.

The people who call Mapleton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Mapleton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Mapleton include English, German, Irish, Danish, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Mapleton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Pacific Island languages and Spanish.