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West Valley City, UT
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West Valley City, UT
At a Glance
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)
Is West Valley City a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $466,390. 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.
Safety & Crime
West Valley City reports 699 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,189/100K. The murder rate is 8.0/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.