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West Valley City is a mid-sized city of 138,868 in Utah, with a median household income of $81,719
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Valley City stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Valley City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Valley City 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: 96.7
West Valley City's overall cost of living index is 96.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Valley City costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Valley City, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$333,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,360
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,719
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
West Valley City's violent crime rate is 469.5 per 100,000 residents
— 24% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
469.5 /100k
Property Crime
1841.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Valley City is served primarily by Granite District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Valley City, UT
National Avg
School District
Granite District
—
Elementary Schools
57
—
Middle Schools
15
—
High Schools
9
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Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Valley City sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 17.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.9 inches of snow per year.
West Valley City's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Valley City roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $333,600 and median rent is $1,360/month.
West Valley City's violent crime rate is 469.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1841.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Valley City are operated by Granite District.
The district has 57 elementary, 15 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Valley City, UT has a population of 138,868, a median household income of $81,719, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Valley City averages 38.6°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.7 inches
with about 51.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Valley City, UT is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 84120, 84119, 84118, 84128.
The population of West Valley City, Utah is 138,868 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Valley City: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $333,600, median household income $81,719, crime index 109 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Valley City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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