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West Valley, UT

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Suburb Scenic Convenient Commuter Diverse River Nature Outdoors Mountains

Located about ten miles southeast of Salt Lake City, West Valley City is the second largest city in Utah with more than 130,000 residents. Residents are drawn to West Valley for its many entertainment options, outdoor recreational opportunities, and convenient locale.

Should you choose to rent in West Valley, you will have the option to catch a concert at the USANA Amphitheatre, see the Utah Grizzlies slap shot pucks at the Maverick Center, and watch a Broadway play at the Hale Center Theatre. You will also have the chance to shop at the vast Valley Fair Mall and practice your golf swing at a number of popular golf courses in town.

Outdoor recreation abounds in West Valley, with easy access to the Great Salt Lake State Park, Oquirrh Mountains, Wasatch Mountains, and the Jordan River. Commuting and traveling from West Valley is a breeze with convenience to I-215, Route 201, and Salt Lake City International Airport.

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.