Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
12%
West Valley City, UT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,309
Population
132,612
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Savor endless opportunities near Salt Lake City
Suburban
•
Scenic
•
Convenient
Located about ten miles southwest of Salt Lake City, West Valley City is Utah's second-largest city, with more than 130,000 residents. People are drawn to West Valley City for its entertainment options, outdoor recreational opportunities, and convenient location.
Should you choose to rent in West Valley City, you can catch a concert at the USANA Amphitheatre, watch the Utah Grizzlies play hockey at the Maverik Center, and see a Broadway production at the Hale Centre Theatre. You'll also have the chance to shop at Valley Fair Mall and practice your golf swing at several popular courses in town.
Outdoor recreation abounds in West Valley City, with easy access to Great Salt Lake State Park, the Oquirrh Mountains, the Wasatch Mountains, and the Jordan River. Commuting and traveling from West Valley City is convenient with access to I-215, Route 201, and Salt Lake City International Airport.
Explore the City
Wide open green space and water features at The Ridge Golf Club.
Mountain View Corridor runs through the West Valley Industrial neighborhood.
Usana amphitheater is an outdoor venue with a view of the mountains.
Glenn Weaver Memorial Park has a concrete sign on a lush green lawn surrounded by walking paths.
Glenn Weaver Park has a stone pavilion where people can eat while watching their kids play
A picturesque red and white checkered water tower overlooks a field against a mountain backdrop.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,042
Average: $88,769
Education
18,737
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
71,574
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
West Valley City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in West Valley City, UT is $1,215 for a studio, $1,305 for one bedroom, $1,570 for two bedrooms, and $2,078 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Valley City has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,305/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$2,277/month
1,795 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,352/month
936 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,100/month
1,400 Sq Ft
Learn More About West Valley City
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Valley City, UT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
American Preparatory Academy--The School for New A
Public
Grades K-8
615 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
358 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
355 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
317 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
415 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
623 Students
American Preparatory Academy--The School for New A
Public
Grades K-8
615 Students
Public
Grades K-8
689 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
667 Students
American Preparatory Academy--Accelerated School
Public
Grades K-12
1,556 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
623 Students
American Preparatory Academy--Accelerated School
Public
Grades K-12
1,556 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
3,481 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
3,267 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,595 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jordan River Parkway
- Conservation Garden Park
- International Peace Gardens
- Wheeler Historic Farm
- Tracy Aviary
Airports
- Salt Lake City International
Top Apartments in West Valley City
Houses for Rent in West Valley City
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.