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Woods Cross.
About
Life in Woods Cross
Woods Cross is a community of 11,490 people in Utah. The median household income is $120,543, median rent runs about $1,771 per month, and median home values are around $497,400. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Woods Cross at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
+0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Woods Cross: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woods Cross, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (35.2%), and 6.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.2%
of residents
65 and Older
6.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.4%
of households
Married Couples
67.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.32
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 18% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Woods Cross
In Woods Cross, rent runs 18% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,608
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $523,348 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Woods Cross and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Davis County, which includes Woods Cross, is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
Woods Cross: Davis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Davis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Woods Cross is about 3% of Davis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Woods Cross 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
Commute20 min avg
How Woods Cross residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woods Cross, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 26% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Woods Cross runs 26% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
243.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,383
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Woods Cross Police Department
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 Woods Cross, 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.
15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Davis County, county-wide
Woods Cross 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 Woods Cross, 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
Woods Cross is about 3% of Davis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woods Cross has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
22.6"
Annual Snowfall
52.4"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
91
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 1.99" |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 1.91" |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 2.30" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.31" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 2.64" |
| Jun | 81°F | 55°F | 1.33" |
| Jul | 91°F | 63°F | 0.82" |
| Aug | 89°F | 61°F | 0.89" |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 1.54" |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 2.05" |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 1.90" |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 1.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woods Cross
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Woods Cross's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Western Peaks Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.6 mi away · Bountiful
Lakeview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Bountiful
Lds Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 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.
Education22.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woods Cross
Woods Cross's student/teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Woods Cross (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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 823 students · in-state tuition $44,980 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Neumont College of Computer Science
7.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 453 students · in-state tuition $28,095 · 58% graduate
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, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woods Cross
Woods Cross has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayCities Near Woods Cross
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Woods Cross FAQ
Is Woods Cross, Utah affordable?⌄
Woods Cross's median rent is $1,771/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $120,543/year. Median home value is $497,400.
Is Woods Cross, Utah safe?⌄
Woods Cross's violent crime rate was 244 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1383 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woods Cross, Utah?⌄
Davis County, which includes Woods Cross, 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 Woods Cross, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Woods Cross is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,771/month and median household income is $120,543/year. The median home value is $497,400. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woods Cross, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Woods Cross is 20 minutes, which is shorter 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