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West Valley City

Utah · 129,480 residents · 35.827 sq mi
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West Valley City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,971. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $178,500. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129,480
+19%since 2000
from 108,896 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
3,614 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 3,039 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.8
+7%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
106K115K125K134K143K2000201020202024West Valley City
2024138K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,971
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,353
+22%since 2000
from $15,031 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(76,545)
Black1%(1,090)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(20,126)
Asian4.2%(4,614)
Other0%
Diversity Score50%(54,470)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(69,498)
Black1.7%(2,254)
Hispanic / Latino33.1%(42,892)
Asian4.9%(6,303)
Other6.3%(8,182)
Diversity Score74.2%(96,025)
Diversity Score
74
+48%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Valley City, Utah?

West Valley City, Utah has about 129,480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Valley City, Utah?

The typical household in West Valley City, Utah earns about $52,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Valley City, Utah expensive?

In West Valley City, Utah, the median home is worth about $178,500, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in West Valley City, Utah?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Valley City, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Valley City, Utah?

About 12.3% of people in West Valley City, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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