Draper

Draper, Utah Overview

Draper scores 60.7/100 overall (A), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Utah — below the state composite of 79.3. Fiscal Health is the city’s relative strength at 87/100, while Livability lags at 26/100.

Income & Employment in Draper

Households in Draper earn a median of $130,680 — 49% above the state median — but the 3.4% unemployment rate sits above the statewide 3.2%, suggesting the job market doesn’t match the income figures.

Safety in Draper

At 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Draper sits meaningfully below the Utah average of 228 — a 33% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1449 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Draper

Draper has a cost of living index of 96.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $726,000. Median monthly rent is $1,812. Renters spend 16.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Draper

The adult obesity rate in Draper is 28.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 7.3%. Residents report an average of 16.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Utah ranks #5 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Draper

Draper has a high school graduation rate of 90.1%. With a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $10,303. The city has 10 public schools serving 9,406 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Draper

The annual average temperature in Draper is 49.8°F. Summers average 73.6°F. Winters average 28.5°F. Annual precipitation is 17.1 inches. 20.5% of workers in Draper work from home, well above the national average.

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