What are the schools like in Midvale, UT?

Midvale is served primarily by Canyons District. The district operates 30 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.4:1.

What is the median household income in Midvale?

The median household income in Midvale, UT is $70,742 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Midvale, UT?

Midvale has an average high temperature of 38.1°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 55.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Midvale, UT affordable or expensive?

Midvale's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Midvale is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $357,200 and the median rent is $1,379 per month.

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

Midvale has a violent crime rate of 246.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1589.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Midvale, UT a Good Place to Live?

Midvale is a small city of 35,609 in Utah, with a median household income of $70,742 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Midvale stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Midvale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Midvale 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: 97.2

Midvale's overall cost of living index is 97.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Midvale costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Midvale, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$357,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,379	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,742	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Midvale's violent crime rate is 246.7 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

246.7 /100k

Property Crime

1589.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Midvale is served primarily by Canyons District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Midvale, UT	National Avg
School District	Canyons District	—
Elementary Schools	30	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Midvale sees average highs of 38.1°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 23.7 inches of annual precipitation and 55.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Midvale, UT
Average High — January	38.1°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	23.7"
Annual Snowfall	55.8"

Demographics

Metric	Midvale, UT	National Avg
Population	35,609	—
Median Age	32.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	10.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Murray, UT 3 mi White City metro township, UT 4 mi Sandy, UT 4 mi Cottonwood Heights, UT 4 mi Taylorsville, UT 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Midvale

Midvale, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84047

Midvale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midvale, UT affordable or expensive?

Midvale's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Midvale roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $357,200 and median rent is $1,379/month.

What is the crime rate in Midvale, UT?

Midvale's violent crime rate is 246.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1589.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Midvale?

Public schools in Midvale are operated by Canyons District. The district has 30 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1. 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Midvale, UT a good place to live?

Midvale, UT has a population of 35,609, a median household income of $70,742, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Midvale?

Midvale averages 38.1°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.7 inches with about 55.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Midvale?

Midvale, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84047.

What is the population of Midvale?

The population of Midvale, Utah is 35,609 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Midvale?

Key numbers for living in Midvale: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $357,200, median household income $70,742, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Midvale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.