What are the schools like in Willard, UT?

Willard is served primarily by Box Elder District. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.2:1.

What is the median household income in Willard?

The median household income in Willard, UT is $92,434 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Willard, UT?

Willard has an average high temperature of 36.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Willard, UT affordable or expensive?

Willard's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Willard is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $351,000 and the median rent is $1,417 per month.

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

Willard has a violent crime rate of 209.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 627.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Willard, UT a Good Place to Live?

Willard is a small town of 1,753 in Utah, with a median household income of $92,434 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Willard stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Willard 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: 95.1

Willard's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Willard costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Willard, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$351,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,417	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,434	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Willard's violent crime rate is 209.3 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

209.3 /100k

Property Crime

627.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Willard is served primarily by Box Elder District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Willard, UT	National Avg
School District	Box Elder District	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Willard sees average highs of 36.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation and 38.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Willard, UT
Average High — January	36.4°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	55.9"
Annual Snowfall	38.3"

Demographics

Metric	Willard, UT	National Avg
Population	1,753	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Willard, UT 3 mi Perry, UT 4 mi Pleasant View, UT 6 mi Farr West, UT 7 mi Brigham City, UT 7 mi

Willard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willard, UT affordable or expensive?

Willard's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Willard roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $351,000 and median rent is $1,417/month.

What is the crime rate in Willard, UT?

Willard's violent crime rate is 209.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 627.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Willard?

Public schools in Willard are operated by Box Elder District. The district has 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1. 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Willard, UT a good place to live?

Willard, UT has a population of 1,753, a median household income of $92,434, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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 Willard?

Willard averages 36.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.9 inches with about 38.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Willard?

The population of Willard, Utah is 1,753 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Willard?

Key numbers for living in Willard: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $351,000, median household income $92,434, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.