At a Glance
Median Income
$115,335
$44,818 per capita
Home Value
$472,600
Zillow: $525,496
Median Rent
$1,572/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
364/100K
1,388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Woods Cross Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woods Cross's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woods Cross 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
Woods Cross residents earn a median household income of $115,335 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,818. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Woods Cross is $472,600 , 68% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $525,496. Median rent is $1,572/month, with 25.9% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Woods Cross reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,388/100K. The murder rate is 8.7/100K.
Education
37.3% of adults in Woods Cross hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woods Cross has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,490
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density3,000/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,335
Per Capita$44,818
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
A
Home Value$472,600
Rent$1,572
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$525,496
Housing Units3,545
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent364/100K
Property1,388/100K
Murder8.7/100K
Assault243/100K
Burglary182/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain22.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,250 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Woods Cross was founded in 1865.
The median home in Woods Cross was built in 1994.
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.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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