Living in West Wood, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Wood · Census data 2020–2024
West Wood has 962 residents with a median age of 29. The median household income is $86,583 (9% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $455,700, the median rent is $1,509/month.
West Wood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Wood at a glance
- Population
- 962
- Median age
- 29State: 32
- Median household income
- $86,583State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $455,700State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,509/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is West Wood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Wood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Wood the median home value is $455,700, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,509 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,953 a month in housing costs.
West Wood median household income
The median household income in West Wood is $86,583 and the income per person is $35,744. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in West Wood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 314
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.42
West Wood demographics
- Population
- 962
- Median age
- 29
- Under 18
- 43.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 273
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Wood ›
Education in West Wood
38.5% of adults 25 and older in West Wood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Wood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
West Wood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wood | 962 | $86,583 | $455,700 | $1,509 |
| Carbonville | 1,636 | $67,193 | $336,400 | $793 |
| Price | 8,248 | $53,203 | $225,600 | $855 |
| Spring Glen | 1,157 | $52,386 | $282,600 | $847 |
| Helper | 2,698 | $56,875 | $209,800 | $846 |
| Wellington | 1,624 | $61,466 | $179,500 | $888 |
| Elmo | 360 | $45,000 | $209,600 | $714 |
| Cleveland | 378 | $74,375 | $192,000 | $1,023 |
| Huntington | 1,965 | $76,500 | $199,100 | $724 |
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What is the median household income in West Wood, UT?
The median household income in West Wood is $86,583, 9% 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 Wood?
The median home value in West Wood is $455,700, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in West Wood?
The median gross rent in West Wood is $1,509 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Wood, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in West Wood?
The median age in West Wood is 29 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in West Wood?
The average commute to work in West Wood is 34 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Wood?
The unemployment rate in West Wood is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Wood?
38.5% of adults in West Wood 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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