What are the schools like in Draper, UT?

Draper is served primarily by American Preparatory Academy. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.9:1.

What is the median household income in Draper?

The median household income in Draper, UT is $126,041 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 Draper, UT?

Draper 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 74.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Draper, UT affordable or expensive?

Draper's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Draper is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $663,400 and the median rent is $1,735 per month.

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

Draper has a violent crime rate of 170.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1102.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Draper, UT a Good Place to Live?

Draper is a mid-sized city of 50,635 in Utah, with a median household income of $126,041 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Draper 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 Draper is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Draper 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: 102.1

Draper's overall cost of living index is 102.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Draper costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Draper, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$663,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,735	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$126,041	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Draper's violent crime rate is 170.8 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

170.8 /100k

Property Crime

1102.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Draper is served primarily by American Preparatory Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Draper, UT	National Avg
School District	American Preparatory Academy	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Draper sees average highs of 40.0°F in January and 93.5°F in July, with 18.6 inches of annual precipitation and 74.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Draper, UT
Average High — January	40.0°F
Average High — July	93.5°F
Annual Precipitation	18.6"
Annual Snowfall	74.4"

Demographics

Metric	Draper, UT	National Avg
Population	50,635	—
Median Age	33.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.8%	18.9%
Asian	4.1%	6.3%
Under 18	30.1%	22.2%
65 and over	9.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bluffdale, UT 4 mi White City metro township, UT 5 mi Alpine, UT 5 mi Sandy, UT 5 mi Riverton, UT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Draper

Draper, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84020

Draper vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Draper, UT affordable or expensive?

Draper's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Draper roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $663,400 and median rent is $1,735/month.

What is the crime rate in Draper, UT?

Draper's violent crime rate is 170.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1102.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Draper?

Public schools in Draper are operated by American Preparatory Academy. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1. 48.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Draper, UT a good place to live?

Draper, UT has a population of 50,635, a median household income of $126,041, 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 Draper?

Draper averages 40.0°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.6 inches with about 74.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Draper?

Draper, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84020.

What is the population of Draper?

The population of Draper, Utah is 50,635 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Draper?

Key numbers for living in Draper: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $663,400, median household income $126,041, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Draper side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.