| Not surprisingly, retirees have helped make Cedar City | | | | 2 bath home being around $199,000. Lots are often |
| become one of the fastest growing small cities in the | | | | large and land for building on is both inexpensive and |
| country, according to a recent study by the US census | | | | plentiful, starting at around $75,000.00 for a lot of |
| bureau. This city with a population of around 25,000 | | | | several acres. There are also several rentals, both |
| and situated midway between Las Vegas and Salt | | | | short term and long term are reasonably priced as |
| Lake City offers the best of everything - a small town | | | | well. large townhouse complexes, planned unit |
| feel, but with big city amenities including theater and | | | | developments and other affordable housing in the city. |
| cultural events. | | | | Cedar City is situated almost 6000 feet above sea |
| Cedar City is well known as the home of Utah's | | | | level, and because of its elevation, experiences around |
| famous Shakespeare festival, attracting visitors from | | | | 310 clear days a year. Summer temperatures average |
| all over the world. The city offers other festivals year | | | | in the mid 80s while during the winter months, snowfall |
| round, such as the Neil Simon festival and the Western | | | | is periodic and usually melts away within a day or two. |
| Arts festival. Outside festival time, the 7000 or so | | | | Up on the mountains above Cedar City there is plenty |
| students at the local Southern Utah University ensure a | | | | of snow for the avid skier or snowboarder. |
| diverse selection of bars, restaurants and various | | | | Within easy reach of Cedar City is some of Utah's |
| cultural activities. | | | | most dramatic and unspoiled scenery as well as |
| The Government Performance Project recently | | | | numerous opportunities for hiking, skiing, sailing and golf. |
| named the state of Utah as the leading US state as | | | | The town makes an excellent gateway for visiting |
| far as managing its money, resources and | | | | Bryce Canyon, Grand Staircase and Zion National |
| infrastructure for its citizens. The states far reaching | | | | Parks, as well as the less visited but spectacular north |
| program - known as Utah Tomorrow - ensures an | | | | rim of the Grand Canyon. |
| excellent standard of living and benefits for all. Utah | | | | And if you are tempted to work again - CNN recently |
| also has an appealingly low sales tax rate of just | | | | named Cedar City as the city of its size with the |
| 4.75%. | | | | shortest commute - although that is hopefully |
| If you are thinking of retiring to the area, housing is | | | | something you won't be too concerned with! |
| plentiful and affordable - the average price of a 3 bed, | | | | |