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Washington County, Utah

La Verkin, Utah

La Verkin is a mid-sized town, home to about 4,476 people. The typical home is worth around $440,119, and values eased 1.7% over the past year.

Typical home value
$440,119
-1.7% YoY · +20.2% 5-yr
Population
4,476
Median household income
$68,269
Median age
31
Homeownership
76%
Bachelor's+ degree
22%
Avg. commute
28 min

Atlas scores

Proprietary indices computed from public data — not available on any listing portal.

Livability Index71.6
Our blend of amenities, affordability, commute & ownership stability
Amenity density57.9
Restaurants, groceries, healthcare, parks & more per OpenStreetMap
Affordability vs county100
100 = county median. Here: 122.0 (higher = cheaper than the county)
Retiree & relocation fit57.3
Healthcare access + mild winters + heat comfort

At about $440,119, the typical La Verkin home sits roughly 18% below the Washington County median of $537,041 — the 10th-priciest of the county's 11 tracked cities. That works out to an affordability index of 122.0 (100 = the county median; higher means cheaper).

Census figures put La Verkin at a median household income of $68,269, a median age of 31, a 76% homeownership rate and 22% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The typical one-way commute runs about 28 minutes.

On the ground, La Verkin offers a solid range of everyday amenities — OpenStreetMap maps 10 parks, 4 restaurants & cafés and 3 schools within the town, among other services. That earns an amenity-density score of 57.9 and a blended Livability Index of 71.6 out of 100.

Climate & setting

Elevation
3,192 ft
July avg high
100°F
Jan avg low
28°F
Annual precip
12"
Days over 90°F
101/yr

Sitting at about 3,192 feet, La Verkin sees July highs averaging 100°F and January lows near 28.0°F, with roughly 12.0 inches of precipitation a year and about 101 days topping 90°F. It's classic high-desert weather — hot, dry summers and mild, short winters that draw snowbirds and retirees.

What's nearby in La Verkin

What's nearbyCount (OpenStreetMap)
Restaurants & cafés4
Grocery & convenience2
Healthcare (clinics, pharmacies, dental)1
Schools3
Parks & gardens10
Gyms & rec centers1
Retail & shopping0
Places of worship3
Trailheads3

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Common questions about La Verkin

How much does a house cost in La Verkin, Utah?

The typical home value in La Verkin is about $440,119 as of June 2026 (Zillow Research), and values have eased 1.7% over the past year.

What is the population of La Verkin, Utah?

La Verkin has an estimated population of about 4,476, per the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year.

What is the median income in La Verkin?

The median household income in La Verkin is about $68,269 (U.S. Census ACS).

What is the weather like in La Verkin, Utah?

La Verkin has a high-desert climate: July highs average about 100°F, January lows around 28.0°F, with roughly 12.0 inches of precipitation a year.

Is La Verkin, Utah a good place to live?

La Verkin scores 71.6 out of 100 on our Livability Index, which blends amenity access, affordability versus the county median, commute times and homeownership stability. For a personalized take on buying or selling here, text local realtor Aurora Serrano at 435-256-5584.

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Livability 80.2
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Leeds

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Methodology & sources. Home values and rents from Zillow Research (ZHVI/ZORI, June 2026). Population, income, age, homeownership, education and commute from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Points-of-interest counts from OpenStreetMap within each area boundary. Elevation and 1991–2020 climate normals from Open-Meteo. Atlas scores are computed by Washington County Atlas. Figures are estimates for general information, not appraisals.