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Bountiful.
About
Life in Bountiful
Living in Bountiful means joining a stable, family-oriented community where over 60% of households are married couples and more than a quarter have children under 18. The median home price sits around $532,000 with a median household income of $104,785, so it's an affluent area but not dramatically cheaper than other Utah suburbs—you're paying for proximity to Salt Lake City and good schools rather than a bargain. The commute to Salt Lake City is the real trade-off: while the FrontRunner commuter rail (running since 2008) and Legacy Parkway help, rush hour traffic between Davis and Salt Lake Counties still reaches gridlock regularly, and your actual commute could easily stretch beyond the 23-minute average if you're heading downtown.
Bountiful at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bountiful: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bountiful, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (21.2%), and 6.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.3%
of households
Married Couples
62.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.07
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 about average for UT
Rent, home values, and income in Bountiful
In Bountiful, home values are 9% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,835
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $567,563 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Bountiful and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bountiful is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bountiful Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area
Commute22.8 min avg
How Bountiful residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bountiful, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bountiful runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
952.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bountiful Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Davis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Davis County, which includes Bountiful, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Excessive Heat | $219,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
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.
15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Davis County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Davis County, which includes Bountiful, is typically good — 231 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
231
per year
Moderate Days
127
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Davis County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bountiful has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
27.6"
Annual Snowfall
118.9"
Hot Days/Year
26
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
119
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
106
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 23°F | 2.85" |
| Feb | 41°F | 27°F | 2.61" |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 3.22" |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 3.74" |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 2.96" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 1.43" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 0.73" |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 0.97" |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 1.60" |
| Oct | 60°F | 43°F | 2.22" |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 2.50" |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.75" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bountiful
Bountiful has 2 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Lakeview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Western Peaks Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Lds Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Salt Lake City
Primary Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Salt Lake City
Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Salt Lake City
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.
Education24.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bountiful
Bountiful's student/teacher ratio is 24.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 47.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bountiful (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 · 4-year · 27,264 students · in-state tuition $9,832 · 68% graduate · median earnings $72,729 (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)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 5,986 students · 76% graduate · median earnings $79,752 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 823 students · in-state tuition $44,980 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Neumont College of Computer Science
7.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 453 students · in-state tuition $28,095 · 58% graduate
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, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bountiful
Bountiful has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
31 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bountiful
Davis County Library Bountiful Branch
725 South Main Street, Bountiful
Cities Near Bountiful
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bountiful?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bountiful FAQ
Is Bountiful, Utah affordable?⌄
Bountiful's median rent is $1,565/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $104,785/year. Median home value is $532,200.
Is Bountiful, Utah safe?⌄
Bountiful's violent crime rate was 167 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 952 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bountiful, Utah?⌄
Bountiful has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bountiful, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Bountiful is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,565/month and median household income is $104,785/year. The median home value is $532,200. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bountiful, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Bountiful is 23 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