West Valley City, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
137,955 Population 3,850/sq mi density
$88,604 Median Income $28,567 per capita
$377,300 Home Value $465,915 Zillow
$1,445 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,604 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$377,300 home value, $1,445/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

West Valley City, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,604
18% above
$28,567 per capita
Home Value
$377,300
34% above
Zillow: $465,915
Median Rent
$1,445/mo
24% above
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How West Valley City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Valley City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
134%
Rent
124%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Valley City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Valley City residents earn a median household income of $88,604 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,567. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% 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 West Valley City is $377,300 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,915. Median rent is $1,445/month, with 29.6% 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 1983.

Education

15.7% of adults in West Valley City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Valley City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population137,955
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density3,850/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born23.2%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,604
Per Capita$28,567
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490

Housing

A
Home Value$377,300
Rent$1,445
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$465,915
Housing Units40,398
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,733/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,344 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations44
Libraries29

Did You Know?

West Valley City was founded in 1980.
The median home in West Valley City was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
23.2% 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.