What are the schools like in Woods Cross, UT?

Woods Cross is served primarily by Legacy Preparatory Academy. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.

What is the median household income in Woods Cross?

The median household income in Woods Cross, UT is $101,742 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Woods Cross, UT?

Woods Cross has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Woods Cross, UT affordable or expensive?

Woods Cross's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woods Cross is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $419,300 and the median rent is $1,417 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woods Cross, UT?

Woods Cross has a violent crime rate of 113.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1367.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woods Cross, UT a Good Place to Live?

Woods Cross is a small city of 11,432 in Utah, with a median household income of $101,742 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Woods Cross stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Woods Cross is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woods Cross 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

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

Metric	Woods Cross, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$419,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,417	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,742	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woods Cross's violent crime rate is 113.2 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.2 /100k

Property Crime

1367.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Woods Cross is served primarily by Legacy Preparatory Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woods Cross, UT	National Avg
School District	Legacy Preparatory Academy	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woods Cross sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 22.6 inches of annual precipitation and 52.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woods Cross, UT
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	22.6"
Annual Snowfall	52.4"

Demographics

Metric	Woods Cross, UT	National Avg
Population	11,432	—
Median Age	29.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	6.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Salt Lake, UT 2 mi West Bountiful, UT 2 mi Bountiful, UT 3 mi Centerville, UT 4 mi Salt Lake City, UT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Woods Cross

Woods Cross, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84087

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woods Cross, UT affordable or expensive?

Woods Cross's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woods Cross roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $419,300 and median rent is $1,417/month.

What is the crime rate in Woods Cross, UT?

Woods Cross's violent crime rate is 113.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1367.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woods Cross?

Public schools in Woods Cross are operated by Legacy Preparatory Academy. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woods Cross, UT a good place to live?

Woods Cross, UT has a population of 11,432, a median household income of $101,742, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Woods Cross?

Woods Cross averages 37.7°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.6 inches with about 52.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woods Cross?

Woods Cross, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84087.

What is the population of Woods Cross?

The population of Woods Cross, Utah is 11,432 with a median age of 29.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woods Cross?

Key numbers for living in Woods Cross: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $419,300, median household income $101,742, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woods Cross side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.