Life in West Valley City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in West Valley City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in West Valley City:
The population in West Valley City is 137,955.
The median home value in West Valley City is $463,252.
The median income in West Valley City is $88,604.
The cost of living in West Valley City is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in West Valley City is $1,445.
The unemployment rate in West Valley City is 4.4%.
The poverty rate in West Valley City is 11.8%.
The average high in West Valley City is 63.9° and the average low is 41.2°.
Cost of living in West Valley City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Valley City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Utah. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Valley City is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Valley City is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Valley City is $463,252.
The median income in West Valley City is $88,604.
| Living Expense | West Valley City | Utah | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 131 | 115 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
The average high in West Valley City is 63.9° and the average low is 41.2°.
There are 46.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 15.8 inches of precipitation each year with 49.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Valley City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 15.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.9 |
The current population in West Valley City is 137,955. The population has increased 10.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 137,955 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 138,868 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 139,361 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 135,610 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 136,009 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 135,985 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 135,546 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 134,609 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 133,660 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 132,329 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 130,843 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 129,123 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 127,421 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 125,002 | - |
42.0% White with 57,885 White residents.
2.6% African American with 3,617 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 1,057 American Indian residents.
4.9% Asian with 6,730 Asian residents.
4.1% Hawaiian with 5,722 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 417 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 3,920 Two Or More residents.
42.5% Hispanic with 58,607 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.0% | 75.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.6% | 1.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 4.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 42.5% | 15.4% | 19.0% |
West Valley City is 49.2% female with 67,890 female residents.
West Valley City is 50.8% male with 70,065 male residents.
| Gender | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
9.0% of adults in West Valley City completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in West Valley City completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in West Valley City completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in West Valley City completed some college.
9.0% of adults in West Valley City completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in West Valley City completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in West Valley City completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in West Valley City completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in West Valley City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.8% of households in West Valley City earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in West Valley City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in West Valley City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in West Valley City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in West Valley City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in West Valley City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in West Valley City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.2% of households in West Valley City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in West Valley City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.6% of households in West Valley City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 14.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.2% | 21.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |