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
Population Overview
Total Population
137,955
Census 2023
Population Density
3,850
per square mile
Land Area
35.5
square miles (92.0 km²)
Median Age
30.3 yrs
22% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 42.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
50%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
42.5%
Asian
4.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 58.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 41.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
58.2%
Spanish
41.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
23.2%
Veterans
3.3%
45% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.7%
25% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.1%
10% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.9%
108% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.430
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 137,955 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,850 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 30.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
Language
| English Only | 58.2% |
| Spanish | 41.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 23.2% |
| Veterans | 3.3% |
| Disability | 9.7% |
| Health Insurance | 82.1% |
| Uninsured | 17.9% |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.430 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |