At a Glance
Median Income
$122,879
$47,534 per capita
Home Value
$652,000
Zillow: $613,389
Median Rent
$1,864/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
807/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
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)
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.