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Kearns.
About
Life in Kearns
This is genuinely a practical choice if you're looking for suburban stability without breaking the bank in Utah. Housing costs are reasonable for the region—median home prices around $374k and rentals under $1,700—though you'll want to factor in that the college degree rate sits at just 12.7%, so make sure the job market aligns with your career path. Your commute will average around 24-25 minutes, which isn't bad for a suburban area, though you'll definitely need a car as this is car-dependent sprawl.
Kearns at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Foreign-Born
18.8%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Kearns: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kearns, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (66.3%), and 33.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.9%
of residents
65 and Older
8.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.9%
of households
Married Couples
57.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.42
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 17% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Kearns
In Kearns, rent runs 17% above the UT average, and home values are 24% below the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,464
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Kearns and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Kearns 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 Kearns 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
Commute25.7 min avg
How Kearns residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kearns, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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 46% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Unified Police Department, which covers Kearns, runs 46% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
179
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,404.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Unified Police Department (county-wide rate)
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 Kearns, 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.
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Kearns is about 3% 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 Kearns, 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
Kearns is about 3% of Salt Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kearns has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.2"
Annual Snowfall
51.9"
Hot Days/Year
62
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
91
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 24°F | 1.43" |
| Feb | 45°F | 29°F | 1.30" |
| Mar | 55°F | 36°F | 1.75" |
| Apr | 62°F | 42°F | 2.16" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 1.82" |
| Jun | 84°F | 59°F | 0.95" |
| Jul | 94°F | 68°F | 0.49" |
| Aug | 92°F | 67°F | 0.58" |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 1.06" |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 1.26" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 1.32" |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 1.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kearns
Uninsured
17.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Kearns's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Hospital-jordan Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · West Jordan
Intermountain Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Murray
Salt Lake Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 7.7 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.
Education22.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kearns
Kearns's student/teacher ratio is 22.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Kearns (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)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
10.5 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 nonprofit · 4-year · 823 students · in-state tuition $44,980 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,627 (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, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kearns
Kearns has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
21 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kearns
Kearns Library
5350 South 4220 West, Kearns
Cities Near Kearns
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kearns?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kearns FAQ
Is Kearns, Utah affordable?⌄
Kearns's median rent is $1,744/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $86,968/year. Median home value is $373,700.
Is Kearns, Utah safe?⌄
Kearns is policed by the Unified Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 179 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 1405 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kearns, Utah?⌄
Kearns has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kearns, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Kearns is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,744/month and median household income is $86,968/year. The median home value is $373,700. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kearns, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Kearns is 26 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