At a Glance
Median Income
$118,660
$41,732 per capita
Home Value
$437,800
Zillow: $551,596
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
1,094/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
316 sunny days/yr
How West Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Point 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
West Point residents earn a median household income of $118,660 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,732. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Point is $437,800 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $551,596. Median rent is $1,600/month, with 22.3% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
West Point reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,094/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in West Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Point has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,559
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,612/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,660
Per Capita$41,732
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A+
Home Value$437,800
Rent$1,600
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$551,596
Housing Units3,403
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property1,094/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,292 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
West Point was founded in 1867.
The median home in West Point was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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