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West valley city, UT

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in West valley city.

Population: 100,869 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West valley city, UT is $454,933 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $462,500 after a median 90 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,577/month. 32 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, winterweather, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$454,933

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$454,933
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+16.4%
10-year appreciation
+116.9%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$465,473
House Price Index (state)
718.4 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$462,500
Median list price
$469,498
Median price per sqft
$246
1-year sale-price change
+1.9%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
207
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
78

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,577/mo
1-year rent change
-2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$948/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,924/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,220/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
32
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Charter schools
10
School districts serving the area
American Preparatory Academy, East Hollywood High, Endeavor Hall
Schools include
American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans, East Hollywood High, Endeavor Hall, Mana Academy Charter School, Roots Charter High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winterWeather, earthquake, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Portland Cement (Kiln Dust 2 & 3) (3.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
149
Days with Moderate air quality
200
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
356
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
105,484
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
84,708

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Timpanogos Cave National Monument (22 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
South Valley Regional Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Valley Regional Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
175
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,209 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
23.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,346
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
76.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
681,234
Average weekly wage
$1,417
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,836

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West valley cityState medianUS median
Median home value$454,933$493,588$289,727
Median sale price$462,500$497,250$325,000
Median days on market90 days53 days51 days
Typical rent$1,577/mo$1,728/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,346$1,857$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in West valley city, UT?
$454,933.
What is the median sale price in West valley city, UT?
$462,500.
How long do homes take to sell in West valley city, UT?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in West valley city, UT?
Typical rent: $1,577/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West valley city, UT?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winterWeather, earthquake, lightning, wildfire.
Is West valley city, UT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in West valley city, UT?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West valley city, UT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West valley city, UT?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Portland Cement (Kiln Dust 2 & 3), 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve West valley city, UT?
32 schools (20 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West valley city, UT walkable?
Walkability index: 15.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West valley city, UT?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West valley city, UT?
Regional Price Parity: 99.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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