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About
Life in West Haven
If you're thinking about moving to West Haven, know that you're looking at a young, rapidly growing suburb about 35 miles north of Salt Lake City—the kind of place where young families with kids actually want to stay. The job market is tight here with unemployment at just 3.6%, and most people can get to work in around 23 minutes, though you'll likely be commuting to Ogden or further toward Salt Lake City proper since West Haven itself is primarily residential. You'll find a young demographic—the median age is 30, with about 44% of households including children—which shapes the whole community vibe toward family-oriented activities and relatively stable, married-couple households (61% of the population).
West Haven at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
+53.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in West Haven: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Haven, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.6%), and 9.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.7%
of residents
65 and Older
7.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.2%
of households
Married Couples
57.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.08
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 14% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in West Haven
In West Haven, rent runs 14% above the UT average, and home values are 15% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,978
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $522,540 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in West Haven and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Weber County, which includes West Haven, is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
West Haven: Weber County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Weber County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What West Haven 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
Commute22.9 min avg
How West Haven residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Haven, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 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 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Weber County Sheriff's Office, which covers West Haven, runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
110.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
505.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Weber County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Weber County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Weber County, which includes West Haven, 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 | $2,500 |
| 2024 | 18 | Heavy Snow | $1,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $22,000 |
| 2022 | 24 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | 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.
20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Weber County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Weber County, which includes West Haven, is typically good — 240 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
240
per year
Moderate Days
123
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Weber County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
West Haven has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.8"
Annual Snowfall
22.8"
Hot Days/Year
65
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
128
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
60
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 2.44" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 1.71" |
| Mar | 56°F | 32°F | 1.66" |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 1.94" |
| May | 74°F | 47°F | 1.98" |
| Jun | 86°F | 55°F | 1.51" |
| Jul | 95°F | 62°F | 0.56" |
| Aug | 94°F | 60°F | 0.59" |
| Sep | 81°F | 51°F | 1.25" |
| Oct | 67°F | 39°F | 1.57" |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 1.46" |
| Dec | 39°F | 22°F | 2.14" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Haven
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside West Haven's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Ogden
Intermountain Health Mckay-dee Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Ogden
Holy Cross Hospital-davis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Layton
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.
Education22.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Haven
West Haven's student/teacher ratio is 22.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West Haven (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,360 students · in-state tuition $6,625 · 46% graduate · median earnings $60,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 226 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $41,796 (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: Golden Spike National Historical Park, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Haven
West Haven has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Golden Spike National Historical Park (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Golden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayTimpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
56 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayCities Near West Haven
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to West Haven?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
West Haven FAQ
Is West Haven, Utah affordable?⌄
West Haven's median rent is $1,702/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $101,012/year. Median home value is $564,300.
Is West Haven, Utah safe?⌄
West Haven is policed by the Weber County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 111 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 506 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Haven, Utah?⌄
Weber County, which includes West Haven, 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 West Haven, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in West Haven is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,702/month and median household income is $101,012/year. The median home value is $564,300. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Haven, Utah?⌄
The average commute in West Haven 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