West Mountain is a small town of 1,267 in Utah, with a median household income of $103,365
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
West Mountain stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether West Mountain is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Mountain city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the West Mountain metro area.
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West Mountain, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$561,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$103,365
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Mountain's violent crime rate is 130.8 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
130.8 /100k
Property Crime
822.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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West Mountain, UT
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Mountain sees average highs of 37.4°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 55.1 inches of snow per year.
West Mountain has a median home value of $561,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $103,365.
West Mountain's violent crime rate is 130.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 822.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
West Mountain, UT has a population of 1,267, a median household income of $103,365, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Mountain averages 37.4°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches
with about 55.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of West Mountain, Utah is 1,267 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Mountain: median home $561,200, median household income $103,365, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Mountain side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.