Kearns metro township, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
37,058 Population 8,004/sq mi density
$83,355 Median Income $27,805 per capita
$334,400 Home Value $466,390 Zillow
$1,644 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$83,355 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$334,400 home value, $1,644/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kearns metro township, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,355
11% above
$27,805 per capita
Home Value
$334,400
19% above
Zillow: $466,390
Median Rent
$1,644/mo
41% above
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Kearns metro township Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
119%
Rent
141%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kearns metro township a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kearns metro township residents earn a median household income of $83,355 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,805. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Kearns metro township is $334,400 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,390. Median rent is $1,644/month, with 27.3% 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 1977.

Education

12.7% of adults in Kearns metro township hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kearns metro township has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population37,058
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density8,004/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.9%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,355
Per Capita$27,805
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490

Housing

A
Home Value$334,400
Rent$1,644
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$466,390
Housing Units10,673
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,733/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,682 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations44
Libraries29

Did You Know?

Kearns metro township was founded in 1942.
The median home in Kearns metro township was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
18.9% 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.