West Valley City

West Valley City, Utah Overview

West Valley City faces challenges across several categories, earning a C+ grade (51.3/100) and ranking #18 of 20 cities in Utah. Even so, the city scores 76/100 in Safety — a relative bright spot compared to its Education score of 27/100.

Income & Employment in West Valley City

The median household income in West Valley City is $80,889, 8% below the statewide median of $87,804. The local unemployment rate of 3.4% is higher than the state’s 3.2%. Population grew 0.4% recently.

Cost of Living in West Valley City

The median home value is $377,300. Median monthly rent is $1,445. Renters spend 21.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in West Valley City

The adult obesity rate in West Valley City is 33.5% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.6%. Residents report an average of 19.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Utah ranks #5 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in West Valley City

West Valley City has a high school graduation rate of 76.6%. With a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $10,587. The city has 35 public schools serving 23,828 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in West Valley City

The annual average temperature in West Valley City is 48.2°F. Summers average 71.9°F. Winters average 26.8°F. Annual precipitation is 17 inches.

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