At a Glance
Median Income
$85,917
$38,786 per capita
Home Value
$360,700
Zillow: $648,989
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
8.9% smoking rate
How Rush Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rush Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rush Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rush Valley residents earn a median household income of $85,917 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,786. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Rush Valley is $360,700 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $648,989. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 20.8% 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 1975.
Education
14.6% of adults in Rush Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rush Valley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population425
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,917
Per Capita$38,786
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
A
Home Value$360,700
Rent$1,103
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$648,989
Housing Units199
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation5,046 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute38 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Rush Valley was founded in 1856.
The median home in Rush Valley was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.