About
Life in West Point
West Point is a community of 11,559 people in Utah. The median household income is $120,687, median rent runs about $1,800 per month, and median home values are around $491,100. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
West Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Foreign-Born
2.4%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Population Growth
+18.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.4% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in West Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Point, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (41.9%), and 3.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.9%
of residents
65 and Older
8.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.2%
of households
Married Couples
70.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.31
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 19% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in West Point
In West Point, rent runs 19% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
5.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,569
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $552,089 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in West Point and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Davis County, which includes West Point, is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
West Point: Davis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Davis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
West Point is about 3% of Davis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What West Point 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
Commute23.4 min avg
How West Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Point, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 23 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Davis County Sheriff's Office, which covers West Point, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
107.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
662.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Davis 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
87.8 / 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 West Point, 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.
20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Davis County, county-wide
West Point is about 3% of Davis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Davis County, which includes West Point, 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
West Point is about 3% of Davis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
West Point has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.3"
Annual Snowfall
22.8"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 1.53" |
| Feb | 42°F | 25°F | 1.55" |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 1.71" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 1.97" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 2.17" |
| Jun | 82°F | 55°F | 1.12" |
| Jul | 91°F | 65°F | 0.35" |
| Aug | 89°F | 63°F | 0.72" |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 1.06" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 1.68" |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 1.17" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 1.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Point
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside West Point's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Hospital-davis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Layton
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Ogden
Intermountain Health Layton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 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.
Education25.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Point
West Point's student/teacher ratio is 25.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West Point (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, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Point
West Point has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Golden Spike National Historical Park (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Golden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
41 mi awayTimpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
51 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayCities Near West Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
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West Point FAQ
Is West Point, Utah affordable?⌄
West Point's median rent is $1,783/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $120,687/year. Median home value is $491,100.
Is West Point, Utah safe?⌄
West Point is policed by the Davis County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 107 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 663 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Point, Utah?⌄
Davis County, which includes West Point, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in West Point, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in West Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,783/month and median household income is $120,687/year. The median home value is $491,100. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Point, Utah?⌄
The average commute in West Point 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