West Valley City, UT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
137,955 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,604 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$377,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$529 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,268 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Salt Lake County
4
Salt Lake City-Murray Metro Area
4
Utah
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Salt Lake County
7
Salt Lake City-Murray Metro Area
7
Utah
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 23 28
Feb 2 21 32
Mar 2 18 40
Apr 2 13 47
May 2 4 56
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 1 0 74
Aug 1 0 72
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 8 50
Nov 2 19 38
Dec 2 27 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 25%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, UT State Senate District 12, UT State House District 30, UT
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Schools

Carl Sandburg School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Jackling School
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Esperanza School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Salt Lake Community College
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of Phoenix-Utah
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Intermountain Medical Center
6 miles, SE • 5 star
Jordan Valley Medical Center
7 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Ogden-Hinckley Airport
35 miles, N • 1 star
Provo Municipal Airport
36 miles, S • 1 star
Vernal Regional Airport
132 miles, SE • 1 star
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