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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 $471,862.
The median income in West Valley City is $92,209.
West Valley City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Valley City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Valley City | Utah | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 106 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 130 | 111 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Valley City, UT Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Valley City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Valley City
The current population in West Valley City is 138,437. The population has increased 10.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 138,437 | 0.3% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Valley City
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West Valley City is:
40.3% White with 55,856 White residents.
2.3% African American with 3,225 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 1,013 American Indian residents.
5.3% Asian with 7,383 Asian residents.
4.6% Hawaiian with 6,299 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 358 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 4,311 Two Or More residents.
43.3% Hispanic with 59,992 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.3% | 74.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.3% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 4.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 43.3% | 15.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Valley City
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West Valley City is 49.1% female with 68,039 female residents.
West Valley City is 50.9% male with 70,398 male residents.
| Gender | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Valley City for adults over 25
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10.0% 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.
8.0% 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 | 10.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Valley City, Utah
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2.2% of households in West Valley City earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in West Valley City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in West Valley City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in West Valley City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.7% of households in West Valley City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in West Valley City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in West Valley City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.3% of households in West Valley City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.5% of households in West Valley City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.8% of households in West Valley City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Valley City | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 15.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.3% | 21.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.5% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.8% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
