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Is Bountiful a Good Place to Live? Bountiful, Utah: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Bountiful ranks #281 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #55 of 208 small cities and #4 of 20 in Utah. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (94%, #30 of 191) and high household income ($104,785, #33 of 208), and trails on expensive homes ($532,200, #186 of 208) and high living costs (100.3, #170 of 208).
Bountiful by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Bountiful's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Bountiful?
Bountiful's cost of living index is 100.3, in line with the US level of 100 and #676 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,565/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $570,821, 7% above the typical Utah home ($534,582).
| Measure | Bountiful | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 100.3#676 of 1,308 | 98.9 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $570,821#911 of 1,187 | $534,582 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,680/mo#483 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $532,200#1010 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,565/mo#765 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 5.1x#864 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 17.9%#231 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Bountiful housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Bountiful is in the Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro.
Utah housing market →Is Bountiful safe?
Bountiful recorded 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 49% below the US rate of 328 and 29% below Utah's 236. That ranks #278 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #55 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bountiful Police Department. Property crime runs 952 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Bountiful | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 167#278 of 1,085 | 236 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 952#195 of 1,085 | 1,416 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Bountiful?
The median household in Bountiful earns $104,785, 26% above the US figure of $83,163 and 8% above Utah ($96,658). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Bountiful | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $104,785#287 of 1,312 | $96,658 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.5%#249 of 1,058 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 6.9%#236 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.1%#723 of 1,132 | +1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Bountiful?
The median resident of Bountiful is 32.7 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 47.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #307 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Bountiful | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 32.7 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 47.7%#307 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 71.3% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Bountiful's schools and health?
Bountiful's 15 public schools graduate 94% of students in four years (Utah 88.2%), with 24.4 students per teacher and $9,986 spent per pupil. 31.7% of adults are obese and 8.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Bountiful | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 94%#120 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 24.4#1155 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $9,986#1146 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 31.7%#518 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 8.9%#197 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 16.1%#434 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 7.5%#317 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 10,634 students are enrolled in Bountiful's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Bountiful?
The average commute in Bountiful is 22.8 minutes (Utah 23.2); 2.4% of workers take transit and 20.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Bountiful scores 13.1 of 20 (above average walkable), #310 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 77.3°F and winters 33.4°F, with 15.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Bountiful | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 22.8 min#572 of 1,312 | 23.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3.1%#208 of 1,312 | 5.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 67.9% | 67.7% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 20.4% | 15.7% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 13.1#310 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.6 | 24.2 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 44.7 | 28.6 | 1.3 |
| Mar | 55.3 | 36.3 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 61.9 | 41.8 | 2.2 |
| May | 72.6 | 50.4 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 84.1 | 59.1 | 1 |
| Jul | 94 | 68.2 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 91.7 | 66.6 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 80.6 | 56.3 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 65.5 | 43.6 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 50.7 | 32.8 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 39 | 25.3 | 1.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Salt Lake City International Airport.
| Measure | Bountiful | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 54.7°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 77.3°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 33.4°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 15.5 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Salt Lake City International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Bountiful?
Davis County's air had a median air quality index of 46, and 63% of measured days were rated good; 7 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Davis County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 61% of US counties.
| Measure | Bountiful | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 46#700 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 7#789 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.13%#522 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Davis County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Davis County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.081% | 96% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0047% | 77% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0027% | 59% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.03% | 1% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Bountiful compare with similar-size cities?
Bountiful is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #55 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 45,023.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bountiful, UTPop. 45,023 | #281 | 62.5 | $104,785 | $1,565/mo | 167 | 22.8 min |
| Charlottesville, VAPop. 45,437 | #247 | 63.3 | $74,824 | $1,540/mo | 277 | 17 min |
| West Seneca, NYPop. 45,303 | #230 | 63.7 | $79,709 | $1,106/mo | no data | 23 min |
| Gainesville, GAPop. 45,032 | #688 | 55.2 | $66,974 | $1,299/mo | 404 | 24 min |
| York, PAPop. 44,938 | #981 | 50.4 | $48,420 | $1,014/mo | 443 | 23.1 min |
| Lebanon, TNPop. 44,788 | #386 | 60.3 | $72,848 | $1,306/mo | 266 | 27 min |
| Burlington, VTPop. 44,675 | #202 | 64.4 | $71,109 | $1,649/mo | 483 | 18.7 min |
| Pearl City, HIPop. 44,547 | #331 | 61.3 | $118,112 | $2,316/mo | no data | 26.6 min |
| Fond du Lac, WIPop. 44,494 | #612 | 56.5 | $62,260 | $913/mo | 403 | 19.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Bountiful compare with the rest of Utah?
Bountiful ranks #4 of the 20 Utah cities we track, with a score of 62.5 against Utah's statewide 75.4. Its households earn 8% above the Utah median. Violent crime is 29% below the statewide rate. Homes are 7% above the typical Utah home.
| City | Rank in UT | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jordan, UTPop. 82,686 | #1 | 67.3 | $134,047 | $1,991/mo | 113 |
| Riverton, UTPop. 45,457 | #2 | 66.3 | $126,910 | $2,137/mo | 62 |
| Herriman, UTPop. 59,346 | #3 | 65.6 | $122,650 | $2,019/mo | 64 |
| Bountiful, UTPop. 45,023 | #4 | 62.5 | $104,785 | $1,565/mo | 167 |
| Draper, UTPop. 50,278 | #5 | 62.2 | $128,910 | $1,894/mo | 192 |
| Lehi, UTPop. 85,173 | #6 | 62.1 | $131,299 | $1,964/mo | part year |
| Layton, UTPop. 83,286 | #7 | 62.0 | $102,480 | $1,538/mo | 141 |
| Sandy, UTPop. 94,291 | #8 | 60.9 | $112,176 | $1,777/mo | 221 |
| Millcreek, UTPop. 63,648 | #9 | 60.8 | $98,045 | $1,492/mo | no data |
| Orem, UTPop. 97,182 | #10 | 59.2 | $83,342 | $1,438/mo | 134 |
| Eagle Mountain, UTPop. 53,290 | #11 | 59.0 | $113,648 | $2,020/mo | no data |
| West Jordan, UTPop. 116,692 | #12 | 58.8 | $108,153 | $1,757/mo | 313 |
| Murray, UTPop. 50,188 | #13 | 58.7 | $90,746 | $1,500/mo | 165 |
| St. George, UTPop. 101,995 | #14 | 57.3 | $76,508 | $1,545/mo | 191 |
| Provo, UTPop. 114,766 | #15 | 56.3 | $64,171 | $1,193/mo | 177 |
| Taylorsville, UTPop. 58,678 | #16 | 54.5 | $86,413 | $1,482/mo | 187 |
| Logan, UTPop. 54,907 | #17 | 54.3 | $60,687 | $1,149/mo | 178 |
| Ogden, UTPop. 87,413 | #18 | 53.5 | $72,575 | $1,216/mo | 445 |
| West Valley City, UTPop. 138,437 | #19 | 52.9 | $92,209 | $1,504/mo | 383 |
| Salt Lake City, UTPop. 208,007 | #20 | 49.8 | $75,090 | $1,414/mo | 862 |
All 20 Utah cities we track, by overall score. Utah statewide: median income $96,658, violent crime 235.7 per 100,000.
How is Bountiful's score calculated?
Bountiful scores 62.5 out of 100, #281 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Utah's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Bountiful. Similar-size median 52.9.
68.6 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Bountiful's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
89.3 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Bountiful. Similar-size median 52.2.
64.4 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Bountiful's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
39.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Bountiful's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
56.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Bountiful. Similar-size median 46.7.
73.1 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Bountiful. Similar-size median 44.2.
41.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Bountiful. Similar-size median 47.3.
59.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Bountiful's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
63.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
54.6 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Bountiful's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Bountiful has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Bountiful
Is Bountiful, UT a good place to live?
Bountiful ranks #281 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #55 of 208 small cities and #4 of 20 in Utah. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (94%, #30 of 191) and high household income ($104,785, #33 of 208), and trails on expensive homes ($532,200, #186 of 208) and high living costs (100.3, #170 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Bountiful?
Bountiful's cost of living index is 100.3, in line with the US level of 100 and #676 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,565/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $570,821, 7% above the typical Utah home ($534,582).
What is the crime rate in Bountiful?
Bountiful recorded 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 49% below the US rate of 328 and 29% below Utah's 236. That ranks #278 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #55 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bountiful Police Department. Property crime runs 952 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Bountiful?
The median household in Bountiful earns $104,785, 26% above the US figure of $83,163 and 8% above Utah ($96,658). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Bountiful?
Median rent in Bountiful is $1,565/mo (Census), #765 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,680/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Bountiful?
The typical home value in Bountiful is $570,821, up 3.1% in a year, against $534,582 for Utah and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $532,200.
How are the public schools in Bountiful?
Bountiful's 15 public schools graduate 94% of students in four years (Utah 88.2%), with 24.4 students per teacher and $9,986 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Bountiful?
The average commute is 22.8 minutes, #572 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.2 minutes across Utah. 3.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Bountiful?
Bountiful averages 54.7°F over the year, 77.3°F in summer and 33.4°F in winter, with 15.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Bountiful walkable?
Bountiful scores 13.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #310 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Bountiful at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Davis County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 61% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Bountiful?
Davis County's air had a median air quality index of 46, and 63% of measured days were rated good; 7 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Bountiful?
Bountiful has 45,023 residents. The median resident of Bountiful is 32.7 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 47.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #307 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Bountiful compare with the rest of Utah?
Bountiful ranks #4 of the 20 Utah cities we track, with a score of 62.5 against Utah's statewide 75.4. Its households earn 8% above the Utah median. Violent crime is 29% below the statewide rate. Homes are 7% above the typical Utah home.
What cities are similar in size to Bountiful?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Bountiful's population of 45,023 are Charlottesville, VA (#247 overall), West Seneca, NY (#230 overall), Gainesville, GA (#688 overall), York, PA (#981 overall), and Lebanon, TN (#386 overall). Bountiful is #281.