Living in Draper, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Draper · Census data 2020–2024
Draper has 50,278 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $128,910 (35% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $784,800, the median rent is $1,894/month.
Draper at a glance
- Population
- 50,278
- Median age
- 34.3State: 32
- Median household income
- $128,910State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $784,800State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,894/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Draper a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Draper
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Draper the median home value is $784,800, 136% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,894 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,759 a month in housing costs.
Draper median household income
The median household income in Draper is $128,910 and the income per person is $58,193. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Draper: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,448
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.87
Draper demographics
- Population
- 50,278
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 16,981
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Draper ›
Education in Draper
51.9% of adults 25 and older in Draper have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Draper
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Draper vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draper | 50,278 | $128,910 | $784,800 | $1,894 |
| Bluffdale | 18,797 | $129,531 | $685,500 | $1,915 |
| White City | 5,669 | $106,357 | $466,600 | $1,605 |
| Sandy | 94,291 | $112,176 | $614,100 | $1,777 |
| Riverton | 45,457 | $126,910 | $592,700 | $2,137 |
| Alpine | 10,392 | $168,929 | $977,500 | $3,501 |
| Lehi | 85,173 | $131,299 | $612,100 | $1,964 |
| Highland | 20,119 | $186,075 | $928,300 | $2,166 |
| Granite | 908 | $85,417 | $1,033,100 | $2,179 |
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What is the median household income in Draper, UT?
The median household income in Draper is $128,910, 35% higher than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Draper?
The median home value in Draper is $784,800, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Draper?
The median gross rent in Draper is $1,894 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Draper, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Draper?
The median age in Draper is 34.3 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Draper?
The average commute to work in Draper is 24 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Draper?
The unemployment rate in Draper is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Draper?
51.9% of adults in Draper have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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