Cedar City is growing. The city'spopulation rose from 28,857 in 2010 to 35,235 in 2020, an increase of about22%, and neighboring Enoch grew 27% over the same decade. Families, retirees,remote workers and students are all drawn to the small-town feel, four realseasons and quick access to some of the West's best scenery.
If you're thinking about moving to CedarCity, Utah, here's what to know before you go, and how a local storage unit canmake the move a lot less stressful.
Cedar City sits at roughly 5,800 feet,which makes its climate very different from St. George's an hour south. Julyhighs average around 91°F, January lows average about 18°F, and the city getsclose to 48 inches of snow in a typical year.
Plan accordingly. You'll want space forsnow shovels, winter tires, ski gear and holiday décor, plus summer camping andlawn equipment for the other half of the year.
Cedar City is home to Southern UtahUniversity, the city's largest employer. It's also known as "Festival CityUSA" thanks to the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival and eventslike the Utah Summer Games. You get small-town living with more arts andculture than most cities its size.
Few towns offer this much within an easydrive:
● Cedar Breaks National Monument andBrian Head Resort in the mountains to the east
● The Kolob Canyons section of ZionNational Park, just south off I-15
● Bryce Canyon National Park, ascenic day trip away
● Hiking, mountain biking and OHVtrails throughout Iron County
All that recreation comes with gear:bikes, skis, ATVs, campers and boats. That's one reason storage is in such highdemand here.
Besides SUU, major employers include theIron County School District and Intermountain Health, along with manufacturing,tourism and a busy home construction industry.
Closing dates slip, new construction runsbehind and rental move-in dates don't always line up with your move-out. Astorage unit gives you a safe place for your belongings while you wait, soyou're not paying a moving company to hold them.
Many people relocating to Cedar City movefrom a bigger metro area into a smaller home. Storage lets you move essentialsfirst, then decide what fits once you've settled in. For more ideas, see 6 reasons to rent a storage container before moving.
Plenty of newcomers rent for a yearbefore buying, to learn the difference between the west side, south Cedar Cityand Enoch firsthand. Storing furniture you don't need in a rental keeps youroptions open.
Many neighborhoods and rental agreementslimit parking for RVs, boats and trailers. Fenced outdoor storage keeps themsecure and nearby without upsetting the neighbors or your HOA.
If your move falls between November andMarch, expect snow and cold. Steel storage units that are waterproof anddustproof keep your belongings dry while you deal with weather delays. Our winter storage tips cover what to protect.
Is Cedar City, Utah a good place tolive?
Many residents love Cedar City for itssmall-town feel, four seasons, college-town energy and access to nationalparks. It's a good fit if you enjoy the outdoors and don't mind snowy winters.
Does it snow in Cedar City?
Yes. Cedar City averages close to 48inches of snow a year, with January lows around 18°F. That's a big differencefrom St. George, which rarely sees snow.
What's the difference between livingin Cedar City and Enoch?
Enoch borders Cedar City to the north,about 7 miles from downtown. It's a smaller, mostly residential community thathas grown quickly, while Cedar City has more shopping, dining and SUU.
How far ahead should I reserve astorage unit?
Reserve as soon as you have a movingdate, especially for late spring and late summer moves. You can reserve online with your first month's rent.
Moving to a new town is exciting, and theright storage plan makes it easier. Airtight Storage has secure, pest-resistantstorage units across Cedar City and Enoch, backed by more than 10 years ofmoving and storage experience.
Browseavailable units or call (435) 559-7412. Choose Airtight Storage for your Cedar City storageneeds today!
