Living in West Bountiful, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Bountiful · Census data 2020–2024
West Bountiful has 5,915 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $135,179 (42% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $579,400, the median rent is $1,547/month.
West Bountiful at a glance
- Population
- 5,915
- Median age
- 42.3State: 32
- Median household income
- $135,179State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $579,400State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,547/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Bountiful a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Bountiful
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Bountiful the median home value is $579,400, 74% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,547 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,313 a month in housing costs.
West Bountiful median household income
The median household income in West Bountiful is $135,179 and the income per person is $49,903. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in West Bountiful: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,011
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.13
West Bountiful demographics
- Population
- 5,915
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 1,892
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Bountiful ›
Education in West Bountiful
34.8% of adults 25 and older in West Bountiful have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Bountiful
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
West Bountiful vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bountiful | 5,915 | $135,179 | $579,400 | $1,547 |
| Woods Cross | 11,531 | $120,543 | $497,400 | $1,771 |
| Centerville | 16,679 | $123,130 | $531,200 | $1,918 |
| Bountiful | 45,023 | $104,785 | $532,200 | $1,565 |
| North Salt Lake | 23,474 | $101,447 | $497,700 | $1,667 |
| Farmington | 25,389 | $127,338 | $650,700 | $1,769 |
| Salt Lake City | 208,007 | $75,090 | $539,500 | $1,414 |
| Fruit Heights | 6,023 | $140,679 | $667,700 | $1,932 |
| Kaysville | 33,053 | $133,026 | $623,700 | $1,538 |
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What is the median household income in West Bountiful, UT?
The median household income in West Bountiful is $135,179, 42% 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 West Bountiful?
The median home value in West Bountiful is $579,400, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in West Bountiful?
The median gross rent in West Bountiful is $1,547 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Bountiful, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in West Bountiful?
The median age in West Bountiful is 42.3 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in West Bountiful?
The average commute to work in West Bountiful is 25 minutes; 23.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Bountiful?
The unemployment rate in West Bountiful is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Bountiful?
34.8% of adults in West Bountiful 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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