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Escalante, UT

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Population
817
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
5,813 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$351,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,656/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Escalante

Tucked along Utah's Scenic Byway 12, Escalante is a quiet desert town surrounded by the dramatic red rocks and canyons of Grand Staircase-Escalante. It has deep ranching roots, a tight-knit community, and a peaceful, slower pace of living. Daily life here revolves around the outdoors, with slot canyon trailheads, the Escalante River, and Escalante Petrified Forest State Park right in your backyard. For anyone drawn to clear night skies, friendly neighbors, and easy access to canyon country, it offers a grounded and welcoming place to settle down.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRural FitA+98.9ratingLower FEMA County Tornado Risk IndexA+98.9rating

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