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Bluffdale, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
18,168 Population 1,635/sq mi density
$122,879 Median Income $47,534 per capita
$652,000 Home Value $613,389 Zillow
$1,864 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
156 Violent Crime/100K 807 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$122,879 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$652,000 home value, $1,864/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bluffdale, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$122,879
64% above
$47,534 per capita
Home Value
$652,000
131% above
Zillow: $613,389
Median Rent
$1,864/mo
60% above
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
59% below
807/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
13% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Bluffdale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bluffdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
164%
Home Value
231%
Rent
160%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bluffdale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bluffdale residents earn a median household income of $122,879 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,534. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67,066 business establishments, including 2,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bluffdale is $652,000 , 131% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $613,389. Median rent is $1,864/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.

Safety & Crime

Bluffdale reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 807/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

38.2% of adults in Bluffdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bluffdale has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population18,168
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,635/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,879
Per Capita$47,534
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490

Housing

B+
Home Value$652,000
Rent$1,864
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$613,389
Housing Units5,167
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent156/100K
Property807/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary219/100K

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,733/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,554 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29

Did You Know?

Bluffdale was founded in 1886.
The median home in Bluffdale was built in 2010.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.