Living in West Valley City, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Valley City · Census data 2020–2024
West Valley City has 138,437 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $92,209 (3% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $419,100, the median rent is $1,504/month.
West Valley City at a glance
- Population
- 138,437
- Median age
- 31.2State: 32
- Median household income
- $92,209State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $419,100State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,504/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Valley City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Valley City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Valley City the median home value is $419,100, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,504 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,858 a month in housing costs.
West Valley City median household income
The median household income in West Valley City is $92,209 and the income per person is $30,104. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in West Valley City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 41,433
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.49
West Valley City demographics
- Population
- 138,437
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 30%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 39,617
- Foreign-born
- 24.1%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Valley City ›
Education in West Valley City
16.1% of adults 25 and older in West Valley City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Valley City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
West Valley City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City | 138,437 | $92,209 | $419,100 | $1,504 |
| Kearns | 37,696 | $86,968 | $373,700 | $1,744 |
| Taylorsville | 58,678 | $86,413 | $433,800 | $1,482 |
| West Jordan | 116,692 | $108,153 | $492,500 | $1,757 |
| South Salt Lake | 26,352 | $72,152 | $410,200 | $1,451 |
| Murray | 50,188 | $90,746 | $507,500 | $1,500 |
| Salt Lake City | 208,007 | $75,090 | $539,500 | $1,414 |
| Midvale | 35,989 | $75,084 | $436,600 | $1,597 |
| South Jordan | 82,686 | $134,047 | $650,500 | $1,991 |
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What is the median household income in West Valley City, UT?
The median household income in West Valley City is $92,209, 3% lower 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 Valley City?
The median home value in West Valley City is $419,100, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in West Valley City?
The median gross rent in West Valley City is $1,504 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is West Valley City, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
What is the median age in West Valley City?
The median age in West Valley City is 31.2 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in West Valley City?
The average commute to work in West Valley City is 23 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Valley City?
The unemployment rate in West Valley City is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Valley City?
16.1% of adults in West Valley City 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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