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West Valley City, UT

A town of about 138,437 people in Salt Lake County, part of the Salt Lake City area. Resident comments and photos are about West Valley City; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
West Valley City
West Valley City in Utah
Utah in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of West Valley City's center.

42
grocery stores
167
restaurants
29
coffee shops
133
parks
200+
playgrounds
5
libraries
3
movie theaters
7
live theaters
1
museum
7
bookstores
18
gyms
7
bars
16
pharmacies
4
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 11,026 rented homes in West Valley City, 85% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 14%
$1,000 to $1,499: 41%
$1,500 to $1,999: 30%
$2,000 to $2,499: 12%
$2,500 to $2,999: 2%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

5 public school districts in this county, with about 179,771 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Granite District · Salt Lake City
61,197 students · 22.3 students per teacher · 89 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Jordan District · West Jordan
59,421 students · 22.4 students per teacher · 70 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Canyons District · Sandy
33,386 students · 21.8 students per teacher · 50 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Salt Lake District · Salt Lake City
19,896 students · 18.3 students per teacher · 41 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Murray District · Murray
5,871 students · 21.4 students per teacher · 12 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$560,068
What a typical home sells for across the Salt Lake City area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
23 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,814 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in UT. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$94,658
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.56% of home value a year
About $560 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.45%
UT's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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