Woods Cross, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
11,490 Population 3,000/sq mi density
$115,335 Median Income $44,818 per capita
$472,600 Home Value $524,388 Zillow
$1,572 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
113 Violent Crime/100K 1,367 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,335 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$472,600 home value, $1,572/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Woods Cross, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,335
53% above
$44,818 per capita
Home Value
$472,600
68% above
Zillow: $524,388
Median Rent
$1,572/mo
35% above
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
113/100K
70% below
1,367/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
11% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
153%
Home Value
168%
Rent
135%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
30%
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 2.1% (42% 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 $524,388. 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 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,367/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population11,490
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density3,000/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,335
Per Capita$44,818
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490

Housing

A
Home Value$472,600
Rent$1,572
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$524,388
Housing Units3,545
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent113/100K
Property1,367/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,733/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain22.6 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
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.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.