West Valley City, UT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Population
135,610
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty
11.7%
Median Home
$242,500
Median Income
$70,427
Median Rent
$1,170
West Valley City SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
5
Commute
8
West Valley City, UT Cost Of Living
99
West Valley City's Overall Cost Of Living
West Valley City's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | West Valley City | Utah | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 115 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 95 | 100 | |
West Valley City, UT Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Leon7 | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for West Valley City in Utah
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Population over time in West Valley City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 135,610 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 135,985 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 135,546 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 134,609 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 133,660 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 132,329 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 130,843 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 129,123 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 127,421 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 125,002 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Valley City
| Race | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.9% | 77.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.7% | 1.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 3.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 40.0% | 14.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in West Valley City
| Gender | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.0% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Valley City for adults over 25
| Education | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For West Valley City, Utah
| Income | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.6% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.5% | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 19.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 7.0% | 8.3% |
