Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
11%
West Valley
West Valley, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,209
Population
77,110
Renter Mix
37% Rent
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Located about ten miles southeast of Salt Lake City, West Valley City is the second largest city in Utah with more than 130,000 residents. Residents are drawn to West Valley for its many entertainment options, outdoor recreational opportunities, and convenient locale.
Should you choose to rent in West Valley, you will have the option to catch a concert at the USANA Amphitheatre, see the Utah Grizzlies slap shot pucks at the Maverick Center, and watch a Broadway play at the Hale Center Theatre. You will also have the chance to shop at the vast Valley Fair Mall and practice your golf swing at a number of popular golf courses in town.
Outdoor recreation abounds in West Valley, with easy access to the Great Salt Lake State Park, Oquirrh Mountains, Wasatch Mountains, and the Jordan River. Commuting and traveling from West Valley is a breeze with convenience to I-215, Route 201, and Salt Lake City International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,076
Average: $82,960
Education
11,275
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
41,765
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Valley, UT is $1,212 for one bedroom, $1,292 for two bedrooms, and $1,880 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Valley has decreased by -4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,212/month
786 Sq Ft
House
$2,055/month
1,347 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,353/month
846 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,071/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Valley, UT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jordan River Parkway
- International Peace Gardens
- Tracy Aviary
- Clark Planetarium
- Discovery Gateway
Airports
- Salt Lake City International
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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 February 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.