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Is Draper a Good Place to Live? Draper, Utah: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Draper ranks #292 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #139 of 524 smaller cities and #5 of 20 in Utah. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($128,910, #64 of 524) and low poverty (6.1%, #86 of 524), and trails on expensive homes ($784,800, #459 of 524).
Draper by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Draper'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 Draper?
Draper's cost of living index is 100.9, 1% above the US level of 100 and #710 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,894/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $811,598, 52% above the typical Utah home ($534,582).
| Measure | Draper | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 100.9#710 of 1,308 | 98.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $811,598#1057 of 1,187 | $534,582 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,704/mo#508 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $784,800#1186 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,894/mo#1034 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 6.1x#1055 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.6%#203 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 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.
Draper 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. Draper is in the Salt Lake City, UT metro.
Utah housing market →Is Draper safe?
Draper recorded 192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 41% below the US rate of 328 and 18% below Utah's 236. That ranks #343 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #156 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Draper Police Department. Property crime runs 1,067 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Draper | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 192#343 of 1,085 | 236 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,067#250 of 1,085 | 1,416 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 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 Draper?
The median household in Draper earns $128,910, 55% above the US figure of $83,163 and 33% above Utah ($96,658). Unemployment is 3.7% (US 4.3%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Draper | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $128,910#114 of 1,312 | $96,658 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.7%#342 of 1,058 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 6.1%#187 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.9%#254 of 1,132 | +1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Draper?
The median resident of Draper is 34.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 51.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #230 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Draper | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 34.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 51.9%#230 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 68.6% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Draper's schools and health?
Draper's 10 public schools graduate 90.1% of students in four years (Utah 88.2%), with 22.7 students per teacher and $10,303 spent per pupil. 28.6% of adults are obese and 7.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Draper | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90.1%#355 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 22.7#1065 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,303#1125 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 28.6%#302 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 7.3%#59 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.8%#585 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8.5%#449 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,406 students are enrolled in Draper's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Draper?
The average commute in Draper is 24 minutes (Utah 23.2); 1.5% of workers take transit and 25.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Draper scores 9.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #729 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.1°F and winters 31.6°F, with 21.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Draper | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 24 min#682 of 1,312 | 23.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 3.3%#247 of 1,312 | 5.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 65.4% | 67.7% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 25.3% | 15.7% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.6#729 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 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 | 21.6 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 44 | 24.9 | 2 |
| Mar | 54.4 | 31.8 | 2 |
| Apr | 60.9 | 36.8 | 2.5 |
| May | 70.6 | 43.9 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 82.2 | 51.4 | 1 |
| Jul | 89.5 | 58.5 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 87.3 | 57.6 | 1 |
| Sep | 78.6 | 48.9 | 1.3 |
| Oct | 65.1 | 38.8 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 50.2 | 29.4 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 38.5 | 21.9 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Alpine.
| Measure | Draper | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 51°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 71.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 31.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 21.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Alpine.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Draper?
Salt Lake County's air had a median air quality index of 57, and 33% of measured days were rated good; 16 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Salt Lake County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 66% of US counties.
| Measure | Draper | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 57#995 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 16#949 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.18%#844 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Salt Lake County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Salt Lake County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.11% | 98% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.014% | 87% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.041% | 5% 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 Draper compare with similar-size cities?
Draper is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #139 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 50,278.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draper, UTPop. 50,278 | #292 | 62.2 | $128,910 | $1,894/mo | 192 | 24 min |
| Irondequoit, NYPop. 50,657 | #306 | 62.0 | $79,162 | $1,159/mo | no data | 19.6 min |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #1016 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 | 16.5 min |
| Hilo, HIPop. 50,404 | #895 | 51.9 | $81,779 | $1,427/mo | no data | 20.3 min |
| Harrisburg, PAPop. 50,287 | #1129 | 47.3 | $48,099 | $1,062/mo | 634 | 20.1 min |
| Rosemead, CAPop. 50,013 | #1017 | 49.8 | $73,566 | $1,834/mo | 356 | 26.9 min |
| Lakewood, OHPop. 50,007 | #184 | 64.9 | $68,954 | $1,070/mo | 81 | 22.8 min |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #1083 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data | 32.7 min |
| North Bethesda, MDPop. 49,677 | #29 | 72.1 | $129,092 | $2,191/mo | no data | 29.6 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 Draper compare with the rest of Utah?
Draper ranks #5 of the 20 Utah cities we track, with a score of 62.2 against Utah's statewide 75.4. Its households earn 33% above the Utah median. Violent crime is 18% below the statewide rate. Homes are 52% 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 Draper's score calculated?
Draper scores 62.2 out of 100, #292 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 Draper. Similar-size median 55.5.
77.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Draper's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
86.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Draper. Similar-size median 58.9.
70.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Draper's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
39.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Draper's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
41.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Draper. Similar-size median 56.1.
85.1 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Draper. Similar-size median 42.4.
51.2 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Draper. Similar-size median 50.0.
62.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Draper's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
45.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
30.0 - 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: Draper's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Draper 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 Draper
Is Draper, UT a good place to live?
Draper ranks #292 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #139 of 524 smaller cities and #5 of 20 in Utah. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($128,910, #64 of 524) and low poverty (6.1%, #86 of 524), and trails on expensive homes ($784,800, #459 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Draper?
Draper's cost of living index is 100.9, 1% above the US level of 100 and #710 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,894/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $811,598, 52% above the typical Utah home ($534,582).
What is the crime rate in Draper?
Draper recorded 192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 41% below the US rate of 328 and 18% below Utah's 236. That ranks #343 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #156 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Draper Police Department. Property crime runs 1,067 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Draper?
The median household in Draper earns $128,910, 55% above the US figure of $83,163 and 33% above Utah ($96,658). Unemployment is 3.7% (US 4.3%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Draper?
Median rent in Draper is $1,894/mo (Census), #1034 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,704/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Draper?
The typical home value in Draper is $811,598, up 2.9% in a year, against $534,582 for Utah and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $784,800.
How are the public schools in Draper?
Draper's 10 public schools graduate 90.1% of students in four years (Utah 88.2%), with 22.7 students per teacher and $10,303 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Draper?
The average commute is 24 minutes, #682 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.2 minutes across Utah. 3.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Draper?
Draper averages 51°F over the year, 71.1°F in summer and 31.6°F in winter, with 21.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Draper walkable?
Draper scores 9.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #729 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 Draper at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Salt Lake County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 66% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Draper?
Salt Lake County's air had a median air quality index of 57, and 33% of measured days were rated good; 16 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Draper?
Draper has 50,278 residents. The median resident of Draper is 34.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 51.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #230 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Draper compare with the rest of Utah?
Draper ranks #5 of the 20 Utah cities we track, with a score of 62.2 against Utah's statewide 75.4. Its households earn 33% above the Utah median. Violent crime is 18% below the statewide rate. Homes are 52% above the typical Utah home.
What cities are similar in size to Draper?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Draper's population of 50,278 are Irondequoit, NY (#306 overall), Enid, OK (#1016 overall), Hilo, HI (#895 overall), Harrisburg, PA (#1129 overall), and Rosemead, CA (#1017 overall). Draper is #292.