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Draper.
About
Life in Draper
If you're considering Draper, understand you're looking at a booming suburb that's still evolving—it's not Salt Lake City, but it's not remote either. The tech economy here is genuinely strong; major employers like 1-800 Contacts and eBay keep unemployment low and median household income well above $130,000, which matters when you're looking at a median home price around $785,000. The commute to Salt Lake City averages 22.6 minutes, and you've got TRAX and FrontRunner rail access if you want transit options, though you'll still need a car for most daily life.
Draper at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
11.6%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Draper: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Draper, the largest foreign-born group is from India (17.2%), and 4.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.7%
of residents
65 and Older
10.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.8%
of households
Married Couples
62.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.87
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 27% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Draper
In Draper, rent runs 27% above the UT average, and home values are 60% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,858
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $811,826 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Draper and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Draper 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 Draper 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
Commute24 min avg
How Draper residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Draper, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 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 Draper runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
192.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,066.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Draper 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 Draper, 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
Draper is about 4% 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 Draper, 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
Draper is about 4% of Salt Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Draper has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
23.8"
Annual Snowfall
74.4"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
93
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 2.50" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 2.03" |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 2.03" |
| Apr | 61°F | 37°F | 2.49" |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 2.42" |
| Jun | 82°F | 51°F | 1.00" |
| Jul | 90°F | 59°F | 0.64" |
| Aug | 87°F | 58°F | 0.95" |
| Sep | 79°F | 49°F | 1.33" |
| Oct | 65°F | 39°F | 1.84" |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 1.63" |
| Dec | 39°F | 22°F | 2.26" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Draper
Draper has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Lone Peak Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Sandy
Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Riverton
Holy Cross Hospital-jordan Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 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.
Education22.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Draper
Draper's student/teacher ratio is 22.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Draper
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private for-profit · 2-year · 2,058 students · in-state tuition $23,710 · 76% graduate · median earnings $34,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
Private for-profit · 2-year · 122 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (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)
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
11.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 306 students · in-state tuition $22,707 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 234 students · in-state tuition $8,703 · 24% graduate · median earnings $56,589 (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, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Draper
Draper has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
9 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Draper
Draper Library
1136 East Pioneer Rd, Draper
Cities Near Draper
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Draper FAQ
Is Draper, Utah affordable?⌄
Draper's median rent is $1,894/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $128,910/year. Median home value is $784,800.
Is Draper, Utah safe?⌄
Draper's violent crime rate was 192 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 1067 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Draper, Utah?⌄
Draper has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Draper, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Draper is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,894/month and median household income is $128,910/year. The median home value is $784,800. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Draper, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Draper is 24 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