At a Glance
Median Income
$107,222
$32,289 per capita
Home Value
$639,300
Zillow: $1,244,532
Violent Crime
78/100K
2,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
308 sunny days/yr
How West Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Mountain a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Mountain residents earn a median household income of $107,222 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,289. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Mountain is $639,300 , 127% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,244,532. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
West Mountain reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,493/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in West Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Mountain has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,371
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,222
Per Capita$32,289
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
B
Home Value$639,300
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$1,244,532
Housing Units349
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property2,493/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,561 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in West Mountain was built in 1982.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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