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West Valley City, Utah

city · Salt Lake County

At a glance

138,437
Population
$419,100
Median home value (all homes)
38% above U.S. median
$472,174
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,504/mo
Median rent
12% above U.S. median
$92,209
Median household income
17% above U.S. median
22.6 min
Average commute
94.3%
Homes with broadband
87.46%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities16% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost17% below
For business: Utah is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates81%
College graduates16.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city West Valley City Economic Development
The Community Development Department in West Valley City aims to improve the quality of life by boosting neighborhood livability and appearance, emphasizing quality housing design, construction, and choice, improving the development process, and supporting building safety.
state Economic Development Corporation of Utah
EDCUtah is Utah’s statewide economic development organization that assists companies with relocating or expanding operations, provides economic research and site selector marketing, and connects investors and local partners to support business growth in Utah.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is Utah’s lead economic driver, guiding Utah’s economic ascent and supporting retention and recruitment of high-paying jobs. It coordinates statewide economic development with partners and deploys state resources, including incentives.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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