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About
Life in Bluffdale
Living in Bluffdale means joining a rapidly expanding community of young families—over a third of residents are under 18, and the median household income sits around $130,000, though you'll pay for that privilege with a median home price near $690,000 and rent averaging $1,915 monthly. The trade-off is real: Bluffdale doesn't have public transit (though FrontRunner commuter rail passes nearby), so you're car-dependent for getting around, though most commutes run about 21 minutes—reasonable for the area. Winters bring genuine snow and cold, while summers get hot, so you're looking at real seasonal swings rather than mild year-round weather.
Bluffdale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+14.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bluffdale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bluffdale, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (16.2%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
35.4%
of residents
65 and Older
6.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
46.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.5%
of households
Married Couples
63.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.29
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Bluffdale
In Bluffdale, rent runs 28% above the UT average, and home values are 40% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,296
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $615,825 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Bluffdale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Salt Lake County, which includes Bluffdale, is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
Bluffdale: Salt Lake County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Salt Lake County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bluffdale is about 2% of Salt Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bluffdale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Salt Lake City, UT metro area
Commute21.1 min avg
How Bluffdale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bluffdale, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 42% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bluffdale runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
190.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
716.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bluffdale Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Salt Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Salt Lake County, which includes Bluffdale, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $600,000 |
| 2024 | 35 | High Wind | $180,500 |
| 2023 | 59 | Heavy Snow | $17.6M |
| 2022 | 37 | High Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
13 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Bluffdale is about 2% of Salt Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality57 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Salt Lake County, which includes Bluffdale, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
57
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Bluffdale is about 2% of Salt Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bluffdale has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.6"
Annual Snowfall
26.3"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
78
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 1.21" |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 1.12" |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 1.11" |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 1.60" |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 1.57" |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 0.64" |
| Jul | 92°F | 59°F | 0.67" |
| Aug | 89°F | 58°F | 0.95" |
| Sep | 79°F | 47°F | 1.07" |
| Oct | 65°F | 36°F | 1.17" |
| Nov | 49°F | 27°F | 0.94" |
| Dec | 40°F | 20°F | 1.07" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bluffdale
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bluffdale's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Riverton
Lone Peak Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Draper
Holy Cross Hospital-jordan Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · West Jordan
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bluffdale
Bluffdale's student/teacher ratio is 20.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 41.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bluffdale (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 155,088 students · in-state tuition $8,730 · 52% graduate · median earnings $76,999 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,136 students · in-state tuition $4,543 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,441 (10 yrs after entry)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
4.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,058 students · in-state tuition $23,710 · 76% graduate · median earnings $34,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 383 students · in-state tuition $13,836 · 64% graduate · median earnings $40,111 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City
12.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 306 students · in-state tuition $22,707 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
2.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 122 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bluffdale
Bluffdale has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
12 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
85 mi awayCities Near Bluffdale
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bluffdale FAQ
Is Bluffdale, Utah affordable?⌄
Bluffdale's median rent is $1,915/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $129,531/year. Median home value is $685,500.
Is Bluffdale, Utah safe?⌄
Bluffdale's violent crime rate was 191 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 717 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bluffdale, Utah?⌄
Salt Lake County, which includes Bluffdale, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bluffdale, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Bluffdale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,915/month and median household income is $129,531/year. The median home value is $685,500. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bluffdale, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Bluffdale is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from