Living in West Valley City, Utah
West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, about 16 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and 37 minutes from Alta by road without traffic. 30 public schools are within 3 miles, most in the Granite District.
Updated October 22, 2026 by Parry Ward, REALTOR
Homes for sale in West Valley City

Listing courtesy of Lambs Realty Group, Janet Spencer, 801-889-7294.
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Listing courtesy of Century 21 Everest, Steve Boynton, 801-449-3000.
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Listing courtesy of Century 21 Everest, Paul Ahotaeiloa, 801-449-3000.
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Listing courtesy of Intermountain Properties, Bryce Anderson, 801-899-9102.
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Listing courtesy of High Road Properties LLC, Shawna D Sides, 801-599-8823.
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Listing courtesy of Prime Real Estate Experts, Marlene Tarpenning, 801-948-0796.
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Listing courtesy of Omada Real Estate, Ab Moreno, 385-233-9110.
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Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate, Michael Egan, 801-485-3151.
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Listing courtesy of Summit Sotheby's International Realty, Laurel Simmons, 801-467-2100.
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School district: Granite District (its boundary and school lookup)
Boundaries change and some cities are split between districts; the district confirms the school for an address.
Public schools within 3 miles of the centre of West Valley City, 2024-25 school year.
Elementary
- Jackling School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 0.1 mi
- Philo T. Farnsworth School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 0.5 mi
- Monroe School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 0.9 mi
- Valley Crest School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 1.2 mi
- Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley · Grades K-6 · charter · Ascent Academies of Utah · 1.4 mi
- Hunter School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 1.4 mi
- Academy Park School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 1.5 mi
- Pioneer School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 1.5 mi
- Neil Armstrong Academy · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 1.6 mi
- Whittier School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 1.7 mi
- Hillsdale School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 1.8 mi
- Robert Frost School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 1.8 mi
- Hillside School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 1.9 mi
- West Kearns School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 2 mi
- West Valley School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 2 mi
- David Gourley School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 2.1 mi
- Rolling Meadows School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 2.1 mi
- Arcadia School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 2.4 mi
- Harry S. Truman School · Grades PK-6 · Granite District · 2.4 mi
Middle
- John F. Kennedy Jr High · Grades 6-8 · Granite District · 1.3 mi
- West Lake Jr High · Grades 7-8 · Granite District · 1.5 mi
- Hunter Jr High · Grades 7-8 · Granite District · 1.9 mi
- Valley Jr High · Grades 7-8 · Granite District · 2 mi
High
- Granger High · Grades 8-12 · Granite District · 1.2 mi
- Hunter High · Grades 9-12 · Granite District · 1.6 mi
Other grade ranges
- Esperanza School · Grades K-7 · charter · Esperanza School · 0.6 mi
- Monticello Academy · Grades K-8 · charter · Monticello Academy · 1.3 mi
- American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School · Grades K-12 · charter · American Preparatory Academy · 1.5 mi
- Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12 · Grades K-12 · charter · Wallace Stegner Academy · 1.9 mi
- Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley · Grades K-8 · charter · Wallace Stegner Academy · 2.2 mi
Source: NCES and Utah State Board of Education. School assignment can change; check with the district.
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Places near West Valley City, with drive times
Drive by road from the centre of West Valley City, without traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Parks
- Country Meadows Park · 3 min · 1.3 mi · map to Country Meadows Park
- Fassio Farm Park · 3 min · 1 mi · map to Fassio Farm Park
- West Valley City Park · 4 min · 1.1 mi · map to West Valley City Park
Nature areas and open space
- Cougar Park Nature Preserve · 10 min · 4.8 mi · map to Cougar Park Nature Preserve
- Fife Wetland Preserve · 14 min · 8.6 mi · map to Fife Wetland Preserve
- Big Bend Habitat Restoration Area · 19 min · 12.5 mi · map to Big Bend Habitat Restoration Area
Groceries
- S&W Polynesian Market · 2 min · 0.6 mi · map to S&W Polynesian Market
- Carnicería La Selecta · 2 min · 0.9 mi · map to Carnicería La Selecta
- Harmons · 3 min · 1.2 mi · map to Harmons
Shopping centres
- The Gateway Mall · 17 min · 11 mi · map to The Gateway Mall
- City Creek Center · 19 min · 13 mi · map to City Creek Center
Hospitals
- Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley West · 3 min · 1.2 mi · map to Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley West
- Intermountain West Valley Clinic · 6 min · 3 mi · map to Intermountain West Valley Clinic
- Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center · 8 min · 4.9 mi · map to Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center
Ski areas
- Snowbird · 35 min · 26.6 mi · map to Snowbird
- Alta · 37 min · 27.7 mi · map to Alta
Airport
- Salt Lake City International Airport · 16 min · 9 mi · map to Salt Lake City International Airport
Places and routes by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors · checked monthly. Ski areas: each resort's main base.
Places near West Valley City
Within 2 miles of the centre of West Valley City, nearest first. Names and places change; check before you go.
Cafes
- Cielito Lindo Cafe · 4936 3500 South, West Valley City, UT 84120 · 0.5 mi
- Beans & Brews · 4055 4100 South, West Valley City, UT 84120 · 1 mi
- Quickly · 3521 3500 South, West Valley City, UT 84119 · 1.4 mi
- Beans & Brews Coffee House · Brud Drive, West Valley City, UT 84128 · 1.5 mi
- Ding Tea · 2927 5600 West, West Valley City, UT 84128 · 1.6 mi
Restaurants
- Mi Nino Mexican Restaurant · 4865 3500 South, West Valley City, UT 84120 · 0.5 mi
- Village Inn · 4824 3500 South, West Valley City, UT 84120 · 0.5 mi
- Catrachos · 4354 3500 South, West Valley City, UT 84120 · 0.5 mi
- Mariscos Las Islitas De Las Vegas · 4874 3500 South, West Valley City, UT 84120 · 0.5 mi
- Mexitacos · 4936 3500 South, West Valley City, UT 84120 · 0.6 mi
Fitness
- West Valley City Family Fitness Center · 5415 3100 South, West Valley City, UT 84120 · 1.2 mi
- VASA Fitness · 3491 3500 South, West Valley City, UT 84119 · 1.4 mi
Drive times from West Valley City
Drive by road from the centre of West Valley City, without traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
- Downtown SLC
- about 16 min · 11.8 mi
- SLC airport
- about 16 min · 9 mi
- Silicon Slopes (Lehi)
- about 27 min · 25.8 mi
- University of Utah
- about 26 min · 18.5 mi
- Alta (nearest ski resort)
- about 37 min · 27.7 mi
Areas by drive time to Downtown SLCCompare with Taylorsville
West Valley City by the numbers
Counts of people and homes only, exactly as the Census publishes them.
- Population
- 138,437U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
- Households
- 39,617U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
- Housing units
- 41,433U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
- Median value of owner-occupied homes
- $419,100U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
- Homes built 2020 or later
- 1.3%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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Homes for sale in West Valley City

Listing courtesy of Lambs Realty Group, Janet Spencer, 801-889-7294.
Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Everest, Steve Boynton, 801-449-3000.
Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Everest, Paul Ahotaeiloa, 801-449-3000.
Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

Listing courtesy of Intermountain Properties, Bryce Anderson, 801-899-9102.
Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

Listing courtesy of High Road Properties LLC, Shawna D Sides, 801-599-8823.
Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

Listing courtesy of Prime Real Estate Experts, Marlene Tarpenning, 801-948-0796.
Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

Listing courtesy of Omada Real Estate, Ab Moreno, 385-233-9110.
Presented by Real Broker, LLC.

Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate, Michael Egan, 801-485-3151.
Presented by Real Broker, LLC.
Based on information from UtahRealEstate.com as of 2026-11-08. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or the MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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Listing courtesy of Opendoor Brokerage LLC, Tara F Jones, 480-462-5392.
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Listing courtesy of Opendoor Brokerage LLC, Tara F Jones, 480-462-5392.
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Listing courtesy of Realtypath LLC (Prestige), J. Parker Knight, 801-386-5908.
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- Open Mon, Nov 9, 12:00-6:00 PM
- Open Fri, Nov 13, 12:00-6:00 PM
- Open Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Listing courtesy of Realtypath LLC (Prestige), J. Parker Knight, 801-386-5908.
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- Open Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Listing courtesy of Century 21 Everest, Steve Boynton, 801-449-3000.
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- Open Sun, Nov 15, 1:00-3:00 PM
Listing courtesy of Presidio Real Estate (South Valley), Paige Hernandez, 801-251-6683.
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Based on information from UtahRealEstate.com as of 2026-11-08. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or the MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Questions about West Valley City
What do homes cost in West Valley City?
The median value of owner-occupied homes in West Valley City is $419,100, as owners reported it (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates). That is not a sale price: for what homes are selling for now, ask us, and see the full monthly payment for a West Valley City home with its own tax rate.
Check the monthly payment in West Valley CityWhat is the property tax rate in West Valley City?
West Valley City's 36 tax areas had total 2025 rates of 1.079% to 1.244% of taxable value, middle 1.158% (Utah State Tax Commission, 2025 final adopted rates by tax area). A primary home is taxed on 55% of its market value, so at the middle rate the year's tax is about 0.637% of the home's value.
See the tax in the monthly paymentHow long is the commute from West Valley City?
From the centre of West Valley City, by road without traffic: 16 minutes to Downtown SLC (11.8 miles), 16 minutes to SLC airport (9 miles), 27 minutes to Silicon Slopes (Lehi) (25.8 miles) and 26 minutes to University of Utah (18.5 miles) (Geoapify routing on OpenStreetMap roads, checked monthly). Rush hour takes longer.
Areas by drive time to Downtown SLCIs there new construction in West Valley City?
Of West Valley City's 41,433 homes, 8.7% were built from 2010 to 2019 and 1.3% in 2020 or later (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates). For new-build homes for sale now, ask us: builders' current communities change month to month.
Ask about new constructionHow does West Valley City compare with nearby cities?
By middle 2025 property tax rate (Utah State Tax Commission, 2025 final adopted rates by tax area): West Valley City 1.158%, Taylorsville 1.119% and Murray 0.838%. Our side-by-side pages put drive times, schools and places for each pair together.
Compare West Valley City and TaylorsvilleWhich schools serve West Valley City?
West Valley City is served by Granite District. 30 or more public schools are within 3 miles of the city centre (NCES, 2024-25). Boundaries change, so type an address in our school finder and confirm with the district.
Find the district for an addressWhat is near West Valley City?
Nearest from the centre of West Valley City: S&W Polynesian Market (groceries, 2 minutes), Country Meadows Park (parks, 3 minutes), Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley West (hospitals, 3 minutes) and The Gateway Mall (shopping centres, 17 minutes), by road without traffic (places: Geoapify and OpenStreetMap; checked monthly).
See every place with its driveHow far is West Valley City from downtown Salt Lake City?
West Valley City is in Salt Lake County, Utah, about 16 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. The drive from West Valley City to Alta takes about 37 minutes by road without traffic.
How many public schools are near West Valley City?
30 public schools are within 3 miles of the centre of West Valley City, most of them in the Granite District. The figures are for the 2024-25 school year, from NCES and the Utah State Board of Education, and school assignment can change, so check with the district.
Which grocery stores are close to West Valley City?
S&W Polynesian Market is 0.4 miles from the centre of West Valley City, and Harmons is 0.9 miles away. Carnicería La Selecta, Los Feliz and Macey's are also within 1.3 miles.
Which parks are near West Valley City?
West Valley City Park is 0.5 miles from the centre of West Valley City. Country Meadows Park is 0.7 miles away, and Fassio Farm Park is 0.8 miles away.
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