The Town FilesFrancis, Utah
Town in Summit County · population 1,564 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $792,700
- Household income
- $117,054
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 97 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 37.6
Francis is a town of 1,564 people in Summit County, Utah. The median home is worth $792,700, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for a vacation home than 91% of Utah towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Utah towns, hipper than 80% of Utah towns.
How Francis ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Francis is worth $792,700, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 6.8 times the median household income of $117,054, which is more affordable than 10% of Utah towns. Median rent is $2,113 a month. 87.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Francis | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $792,700 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $2,113 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $117,054 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.8× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.2% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Francis
| People | Francis | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.3% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 94.3% |
Weather in Francis
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 16.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 96.9 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 196 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Francis since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on June 25, 2026.
Severe weather in Summit County since 1996
Summit County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2026 | Fire | FM-5665: Rocky Canyon Fire |
| August 14, 2021 | Fire | FM-5408: Parleys Canyon Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| August 13, 2013 | Fire | FM-5044: Rockport Five Fire |
Jobs and pay in Summit County
Summit County had 31,820 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,235 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Francis itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Towns near Francis
- Kamas, UT2.6 mi · 2,092 people · home $515,500
- Marion, UT4.7 mi · 676 people · home $532,400
- Hideout, UT6.9 mi · 922 people · home $1,149,600
- Heber, UT7.4 mi · 16,856 people · home $654,200
- Oakley, UT8.9 mi · 1,588 people · home $673,500
- Timber Lakes, UT9.6 mi · 866 people · home —
- Park City, UT11.5 mi · 8,396 people · home $1,757,800
- Midway, UT12.0 mi · 6,003 people · home $892,800
Francis questions
Is Francis, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Francis scores better for retirees than 61% of Utah towns and quieter than 46%. 10.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Francis?
The median owner-occupied home in Francis is valued at $792,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,054, so homes cost about 6.8 times income. Median rent is $2,113 a month.
What is the weather like in Francis?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.6 inches of precipitation a year and 96.9 inches of snow.
Does Francis get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Francis in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)