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Is Eagle Mountain a Good Place to Live? Eagle Mountain, Utah: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Eagle Mountain ranks #451 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #210 of 524 smaller cities and #11 of 20 in Utah. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+8.5%, #1 of 468) and low poverty (3.6%, #6 of 524), and trails on long commutes (32.3 min, #464 of 524) and high rents ($2,020/mo, #414 of 524).
Eagle Mountain by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Eagle Mountain's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Eagle Mountain: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Eagle Mountain safe?
What is the cost of living in Eagle Mountain?
Eagle Mountain's cost of living index is 98.2, 2% below the US level of 100 and #593 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,020/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $504,093, 6% below the typical Utah home ($534,582).
| Measure | Eagle Mountain | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 98.2#593 of 1,308 | 98.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $504,093#819 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 | $2,236/mo#812 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $518,100#1003 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,020/mo#1105 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.6x#755 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 21.3%#594 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.
Eagle Mountain 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. Eagle Mountain is in the Provo-Orem, UT metro.
Utah housing market →Is Eagle Mountain safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Eagle Mountain alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Eagle Mountain crime rate or rank it on safety. Utah as a whole records 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Eagle Mountain?
The median household in Eagle Mountain earns $113,648, 37% above the US figure of $83,163 and 18% above Utah ($96,658). Unemployment is 3.9% (US 4.3%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 8.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Eagle Mountain | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $113,648#195 of 1,312 | $96,658 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.9%#434 of 1,058 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 3.6%#32 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +8.5%#4 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 Eagle Mountain?
The median resident of Eagle Mountain is 23 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 37.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #527 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 84.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Eagle Mountain | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 23 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 37.8%#527 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 84.7% | 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 Eagle Mountain's schools and health?
Eagle Mountain's 13 public schools graduate 93.1% of students in four years (Utah 88.2%), with 24.9 students per teacher and $9,490 spent per pupil. 31% of adults are obese and 5.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Eagle Mountain | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 93.1%#170 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 24.9#1165 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $9,490#1163 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31%#457 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 5.4%#11 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 18%#857 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 9.8%#637 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. 13,654 students are enrolled in Eagle Mountain's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Eagle Mountain?
The average commute in Eagle Mountain is 32.3 minutes (Utah 23.2); 0.3% of workers take transit and 22.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Eagle Mountain scores 6.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1265 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 67.6°F and winters 28°F, with 12.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Eagle Mountain | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 32.3 min#1207 of 1,312 | 23.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 10.5%#1085 of 1,312 | 5.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 67.6% | 67.7% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 22.1% | 15.7% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 6.7#1265 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 | 39.3 | 13.3 | 1.3 |
| Feb | 44.5 | 17.6 | 1.3 |
| Mar | 56 | 24.8 | 1.2 |
| Apr | 63 | 29.6 | 1.2 |
| May | 72.1 | 36.8 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 82.5 | 43.9 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 90.2 | 51 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 88.6 | 49.4 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 80 | 40.3 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 66.6 | 28.5 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 51.8 | 19.8 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 40.2 | 13.2 | 1.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Fairfield.
| Measure | Eagle Mountain | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 47.6°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 67.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 28°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 12.5 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 Fairfield.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Eagle Mountain?
Utah County's air had a median air quality index of 48, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Utah County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.2% of building value, higher than 72% of US counties.
| Measure | Eagle Mountain | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 48#788 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.2%#932 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 Utah County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Utah County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.08% | 96% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.032% | 93% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.062% | 25% 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 Eagle Mountain compare with similar-size cities?
Eagle Mountain is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #210 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 53,290.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mountain, UTPop. 53,290 | #451 | 59.0 | $113,648 | $2,020/mo | no data | 32.3 min |
| Pinellas Park, FLPop. 53,560 | #708 | 54.8 | $63,432 | $1,631/mo | 247 | 22.5 min |
| Methuen Town, MAPop. 53,475 | #172 | 65.3 | $113,310 | $1,749/mo | 114 | 27.7 min |
| Galveston, TXPop. 53,424 | #1086 | 48.2 | $55,631 | $1,298/mo | 506 | 20.2 min |
| Diamond Bar, CAPop. 53,355 | #755 | 54.1 | $108,281 | $2,521/mo | 124 | 33.3 min |
| Oak Park, ILPop. 53,292 | #77 | 69.2 | $110,820 | $1,593/mo | 236 | 31.6 min |
| Aspen Hill, MDPop. 53,279 | #267 | 62.8 | $111,575 | $1,916/mo | no data | 34.1 min |
| Edina, MNPop. 53,262 | #26 | 72.2 | $128,767 | $1,844/mo | 52 | 20.4 min |
| Elyria, OHPop. 53,035 | #894 | 51.9 | $54,945 | $906/mo | 186 | 22.6 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 Eagle Mountain compare with the rest of Utah?
Eagle Mountain ranks #11 of the 20 Utah cities we track, with a score of 59 against Utah's statewide 75.4. Its households earn 18% above the Utah median. Homes are 6% below 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 Eagle Mountain's score calculated?
Eagle Mountain scores 59 out of 100, #451 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are 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 · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Eagle Mountain. Similar-size median 55.5.
70.1 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Eagle Mountain. Similar-size median 58.9.
68.5 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Eagle Mountain's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
36.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Eagle Mountain's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
52.4 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Eagle Mountain. Similar-size median 56.1.
83.1 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Eagle Mountain. Similar-size median 42.4.
91.5 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Eagle Mountain. Similar-size median 50.0.
48.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Eagle Mountain's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
30.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
36.0 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Eagle Mountain alone.
— - 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: Eagle Mountain'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 Eagle Mountain 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 Eagle Mountain
Is Eagle Mountain, UT a good place to live?
Eagle Mountain ranks #451 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #210 of 524 smaller cities and #11 of 20 in Utah. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+8.5%, #1 of 468) and low poverty (3.6%, #6 of 524), and trails on long commutes (32.3 min, #464 of 524) and high rents ($2,020/mo, #414 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Eagle Mountain?
Eagle Mountain's cost of living index is 98.2, 2% below the US level of 100 and #593 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,020/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $504,093, 6% below the typical Utah home ($534,582).
Is Eagle Mountain safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Eagle Mountain alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Eagle Mountain crime rate or rank it on safety. Utah as a whole records 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Eagle Mountain?
The median household in Eagle Mountain earns $113,648, 37% above the US figure of $83,163 and 18% above Utah ($96,658). Unemployment is 3.9% (US 4.3%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 8.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Eagle Mountain?
Median rent in Eagle Mountain is $2,020/mo (Census), #1105 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,236/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Eagle Mountain?
The typical home value in Eagle Mountain is $504,093, down 0.2% in a year, against $534,582 for Utah and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $518,100.
How are the public schools in Eagle Mountain?
Eagle Mountain's 13 public schools graduate 93.1% of students in four years (Utah 88.2%), with 24.9 students per teacher and $9,490 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Eagle Mountain?
The average commute is 32.3 minutes, #1207 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.2 minutes across Utah. 10.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Eagle Mountain?
Eagle Mountain averages 47.6°F over the year, 67.6°F in summer and 28°F in winter, with 12.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Eagle Mountain walkable?
Eagle Mountain scores 6.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1265 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 Eagle Mountain at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Utah County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.2% of building value, higher than 72% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Eagle Mountain?
Utah County's air had a median air quality index of 48, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Eagle Mountain?
Eagle Mountain has 53,290 residents. The median resident of Eagle Mountain is 23 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 37.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #527 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 84.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Eagle Mountain compare with the rest of Utah?
Eagle Mountain ranks #11 of the 20 Utah cities we track, with a score of 59 against Utah's statewide 75.4. Its households earn 18% above the Utah median. Homes are 6% below the typical Utah home.
What cities are similar in size to Eagle Mountain?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Eagle Mountain's population of 53,290 are Pinellas Park, FL (#708 overall), Methuen Town, MA (#172 overall), Galveston, TX (#1086 overall), Diamond Bar, CA (#755 overall), and Oak Park, IL (#77 overall). Eagle Mountain is #451.