Living in West Valley City
West Valley City is a city in Utah, United States, home to 136,208 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #26 of 6,227), business owners (top 2%, #168 of 12,111), young professionals (top 3%, #132 of 4,444).
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- It is part of Greater Salt Lake City, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 1:04; in late June it sets around 5:03.
How West Valley City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Utah | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,449 of 11,898 | #45 of 121 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #2,189 of 9,771 | #47 of 115 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #2,131 of 8,006 | #70 of 97 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #1,328 of 6,237 | #52 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #4,067 of 9,474 | #45 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #3,405 of 9,474 | #46 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #2,929 of 10,762 | #30 of 119 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #159 of 4,537 | #3 of 56 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #132 of 4,444 | #3 of 54 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #383 of 3,053 | #3 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #636 of 7,271 | #31 of 96 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #26 of 6,227 | #3 of 62 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #237 of 3,933 | #3 of 45 | Map |
| Student | 62 | #1,577 of 2,119 | #31 of 41 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 57 | #1,360 of 8,006 | #37 of 97 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #5,071 of 12,111 | #85 of 128 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #353 of 4,114 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #572 of 7,271 | #5 of 96 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,970 of 9,474 | #39 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 23 | #16,457 of 18,063 | #175 of 188 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #1,651 of 16,523 | #114 of 173 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 23 | #15,465 of 18,063 | #176 of 188 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,526 of 16,523 | #8 of 173 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #212 of 21,167 | #1 of 228 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,869 of 12,111 | #70 of 128 | Map |
| Coastal living | 50 | #6,201 of 6,413 | #55 of 60 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #168 of 12,111 | #7 of 128 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #386 of 4,750 | #8 of 58 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kearns 4 km
- Taylorsville (Utah) 6 km
- Oquirrh 7 km
- Magna 9 km
- Murray (Utah) 10 km
- South Salt Lake 10 km
- West Jordan 11 km
- Millcreek 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.