At a Glance
Median Income
$73,058
$38,827 per capita
Home Value
$408,400
Zillow: $485,327
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
9.0% smoking rate
How Midvale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midvale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midvale residents earn a median household income of $73,058 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,827. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 Midvale is $408,400 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $485,327. Median rent is $1,480/month, with 30.7% 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 1984.
Education
34.2% of adults in Midvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midvale has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population35,736
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density6,057/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,058
Per Capita$38,827
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
B+
Home Value$408,400
Rent$1,480
Ownership43.9%
Zillow$485,327
Housing Units15,809
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,390 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Midvale was founded in 1851.
The median home in Midvale was built in 1984.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
12.4% 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.