West Mountain, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Utah County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,371 Population 130/sq mi density
$107,222 Median Income $32,289 per capita
$639,300 Home Value $1,251,399 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$107,222 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$639,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher

West Mountain, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,222
43% above
$32,289 per capita
Home Value
$639,300
127% above
Zillow: $1,251,399
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
6% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
143%
Home Value
227%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Mountain a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 3.5% (3% 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 $1,251,399. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

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 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population1,371
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,222
Per Capita$32,289
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205

Housing

B
Home Value$639,300
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$1,251,399
Housing Units349
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,321/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI47 (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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
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.