What are the schools like in Bluffdale, UT?

Bluffdale is served primarily by North Star Academy. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1.

What is the median household income in Bluffdale?

The median household income in Bluffdale, UT is $119,009 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Bluffdale, UT?

Bluffdale has an average high temperature of 40.0°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.3 inches.

Bluffdale, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bluffdale, UT affordable or expensive?

Bluffdale's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bluffdale is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $589,800 and the median rent is $1,663 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bluffdale, UT?

Bluffdale has a violent crime rate of 187.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 502.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bluffdale, UT a Good Place to Live?

Bluffdale is a small city of 17,460 in Utah, with a median household income of $119,009 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Bluffdale stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Bluffdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bluffdale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.2

Bluffdale's overall cost of living index is 101.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bluffdale costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bluffdale, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$589,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,663	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$119,009	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bluffdale's violent crime rate is 187.7 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

187.7 /100k

Property Crime

502.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bluffdale is served primarily by North Star Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bluffdale, UT	National Avg
School District	North Star Academy	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bluffdale sees average highs of 40.0°F in January and 93.5°F in July, with 18.6 inches of annual precipitation and 26.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bluffdale, UT
Average High — January	40.0°F
Average High — July	93.5°F
Annual Precipitation	18.6"
Annual Snowfall	26.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bluffdale, UT	National Avg
Population	17,460	—
Median Age	31.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	33.8%	22.2%
65 and over	7.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Riverton, UT 3 mi Herriman, UT 4 mi Draper, UT 4 mi Lehi, UT 6 mi South Jordan, UT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Bluffdale

Bluffdale, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84065

Bluffdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bluffdale, UT affordable or expensive?

Bluffdale's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bluffdale roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $589,800 and median rent is $1,663/month.

What is the crime rate in Bluffdale, UT?

Bluffdale's violent crime rate is 187.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 502.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bluffdale?

Public schools in Bluffdale are operated by North Star Academy. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bluffdale, UT a good place to live?

Bluffdale, UT has a population of 17,460, a median household income of $119,009, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bluffdale?

Bluffdale averages 40.0°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.6 inches with about 26.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bluffdale?

Bluffdale, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84065.

What is the population of Bluffdale?

The population of Bluffdale, Utah is 17,460 with a median age of 31.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bluffdale?

Key numbers for living in Bluffdale: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $589,800, median household income $119,009, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bluffdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.