At a Glance
Median Income
$130,680
$56,840 per capita
Home Value
$726,000
Zillow: $801,050
Median Rent
$1,812/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
1,845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.8%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Draper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Draper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Draper a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Draper residents earn a median household income of $130,680 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,840. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 Draper is $726,000 , 158% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $801,050. Median rent is $1,812/month, with 28.6% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Draper reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,845/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.8% of adults in Draper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Draper 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
Population50,159
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,769/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,680
Per Capita$56,840
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
B+
Home Value$726,000
Rent$1,812
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$801,050
Housing Units16,250
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property1,845/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary263/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,636 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.8%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations46
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Draper was founded in 1849.
The median home in Draper was built in 2002.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.5% 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.
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