Relocation guide

Moving to West Valley City.

West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, about 16 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and 37 minutes from Alta by road without traffic. 30 public schools are within 3 miles, most in the Granite District.

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Getting around

Drive times from West Valley City.

Drive by road from the centre of West Valley City, without traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Downtown SLC16 min 11.8 mi
SLC airport16 min 9 mi
University of Utah26 min 18.5 mi
Silicon Slopes (Lehi)27 min 25.8 mi
Alta (nearest ski resort)37 min 27.7 mi

Routes by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Schools near West Valley City.

School finder

Public schools within 3 miles of the centre of West Valley City, 2024-25 school year.

Elementary 19

Middle 4

High 2

Other grade ranges 5

Source: NCES and Utah State Board of Education. School assignment can change; check with the district.

Winter

Skiing from West Valley City.

In a straight line from the centre of West Valley City to each resort's base. Driving is further.

Alta20 mi

West Valley City by the numbers.

Counts of people and homes only, exactly as the Census publishes them.

138,437Population
39,617Households
41,433Housing units
$419,100Median value of owner-occupied homes
1.3%Homes built 2020 or later
8.7%Homes built 2010 to 2019

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), Data Profiles, released January 29, 2026

This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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Moving to West Valley City.

About 16 minutes by car without traffic.

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