City profile
West Valley City, UT
Salt Lake County · Population 138,437
West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County, UT with about 138,437 residents and a typical home value near $419,000. It is 8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
222
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$419,100
Typical monthly housing
$2,458
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
101
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.52%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.55%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 99/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Avalanche, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
7 mi to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 54% Democratic / 44% Republican
Community
Population
138,437
Black population
2.4%
County
Salt Lake County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸UT is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: drought, air quality
Highlights
- About 138,437 residents
- Typical home value about $419,000
- 8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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