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West Mountain

Utah · 1,282 residents · 10.564 sq mi
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West Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,791. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $658,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,282
+53%since 2000
from 838 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+65%since 2000
from 21.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
7239071K1K1K2000201020202024West Mountain
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,791
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,022
+181%since 2000
from $12,451 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
−44%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$658,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+42%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(802)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,214)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(21)
Diversity Score12.8%(164)
Diversity Score
13
+88%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+98%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mountain, Utah?

West Mountain, Utah has about 1,282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Mountain, Utah?

The typical household in West Mountain, Utah earns about $111,791 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Mountain, Utah expensive?

In West Mountain, Utah, the median home is worth about $658,100.

How educated are people in West Mountain, Utah?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Mountain, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Mountain, Utah?

About 1.2% of people in West Mountain, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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