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Eagle Mountain.
About
Life in Eagle Mountain
Moving to Eagle Mountain means joining a community in the middle of explosive growth—the population has more than doubled in recent years, so expect ongoing development and new construction everywhere. The median age is 22 and nearly 45% of residents are under 18, making this a decidedly family-oriented place with strong married-couple households and good schools through the Alpine School District. The job market is solid with 3.9% unemployment and a median household income of $114,000, though you'll want to factor in a 31-minute commute if you're working toward Salt Lake City or elsewhere in the metro area.
Eagle Mountain at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
23.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
6.1%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
+52.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Eagle Mountain: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eagle Mountain, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (27.6%), and 8.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
43.4%
of residents
65 and Older
2.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
71.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
5.6%
of households
Married Couples
83.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
4.18
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 35% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Eagle Mountain
In Eagle Mountain, rent runs 35% above the UT average, and home values are 6% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,233
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2012
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $505,223 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Eagle Mountain and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Eagle Mountain 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 Eagle Mountain Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Provo-Orem, UT metro area
Commute32.3 min avg
How Eagle Mountain residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eagle Mountain, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)
Small hub531k passengers boarded in 2025
- 33 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 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Utah County Sheriff's Office, which covers Eagle Mountain, runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
147
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
214.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Utah County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Utah County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Utah County, which includes Eagle Mountain, the most common type is heavy snow, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | High Wind | $616,000 |
| 2024 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2023 | 51 | Heavy Snow | $160,750 |
| 2022 | 29 | Heavy Snow | $30,500 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $107,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Flash Flood | $288,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
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.
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Utah County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Utah County, which includes Eagle Mountain, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Utah County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eagle Mountain has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/30°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/48°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/30°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.5"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
43
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
197
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
79
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 13°F | 1.27" |
| Feb | 45°F | 18°F | 1.33" |
| Mar | 56°F | 25°F | 1.17" |
| Apr | 63°F | 30°F | 1.18" |
| May | 72°F | 37°F | 1.37" |
| Jun | 83°F | 44°F | 0.78" |
| Jul | 90°F | 51°F | 0.67" |
| Aug | 89°F | 49°F | 0.66" |
| Sep | 80°F | 40°F | 0.82" |
| Oct | 67°F | 29°F | 1.15" |
| Nov | 52°F | 20°F | 0.79" |
| Dec | 40°F | 13°F | 1.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eagle Mountain
Uninsured
6.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Eagle Mountain's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
American Fork Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.6 mi away · American Fork
Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 mi away · Riverton
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.
Education24.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain's student/teacher ratio is 24.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Eagle Mountain (within 15 miles)
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
14.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 122 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 118 students · 98% graduate · median earnings $36,881 (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, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
18 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain Public Library
1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain
Cities Near Eagle Mountain
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Eagle Mountain FAQ
Is Eagle Mountain, Utah affordable?⌄
Eagle Mountain's median rent is $2,020/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $113,648/year. Median home value is $518,100.
Is Eagle Mountain, Utah safe?⌄
Eagle Mountain is policed by the Utah County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 147 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 215 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eagle Mountain, Utah?⌄
Eagle Mountain has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eagle Mountain, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Eagle Mountain is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,020/month and median household income is $113,648/year. The median home value is $518,100. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eagle Mountain, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Eagle Mountain is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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