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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 17.89% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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 very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Mapleton really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Mapleton perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

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.