Apartments for rent in West Valley City, UT

West Valley City is a mid-size city in Utah with a population of slightly more than 135,000. Families with young children will fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while retirees are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just under 32, skews younger than most cities in Utah. The majority of residents own their homes in West Valley City, and 32% of residents rent. At $1,091/month, the average rent is just above the state average.

West Valley City has an average commute time of about 24 minutes. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is not used much. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

There are three primary industries in West Valley City: manufacturing, retail, and construction. Together, these industries account for 19% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. West Valley City workers earn an average annual income of about $68,000, around $10,000 less than the Utah average. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). West Valley City has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (20%) compared to the Utah average. Furthermore, 6% have a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.