What is the property tax rate in West Valley City?

West Valley City's 36 tax areas had total 2025 rates of 1.079% to 1.244% of taxable value, middle 1.158% (Utah State Tax Commission, 2025 final adopted rates by tax area). A primary home is taxed on 55% of its market value, so at the middle rate the year's tax is about 0.637% of the home's value.

How long is the commute from West Valley City?

From the centre of West Valley City, by road without traffic: 16 minutes to Downtown SLC (11.8 miles), 16 minutes to SLC airport (9 miles), 27 minutes to Silicon Slopes (Lehi) (25.8 miles) and 26 minutes to University of Utah (18.5 miles) (Geoapify routing on OpenStreetMap roads, checked monthly). Rush hour takes longer.

How does West Valley City compare with nearby cities?

By middle 2025 property tax rate (Utah State Tax Commission, 2025 final adopted rates by tax area): West Valley City 1.158%, Taylorsville 1.119% and Murray 0.838%. Our side-by-side pages put drive times, schools and places for each pair together.

Which schools serve West Valley City?

West Valley City is served by Granite District. 30 or more public schools are within 3 miles of the city centre (NCES, 2024-25). Boundaries change, so type an address in our school finder and confirm with the district.

What is near West Valley City?

Nearest from the centre of West Valley City: S&W Polynesian Market (groceries, 2 minutes), Country Meadows Park (parks, 3 minutes), Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley West (hospitals, 3 minutes) and The Gateway Mall (shopping centres, 17 minutes), by road without traffic (places: Geoapify and OpenStreetMap; checked monthly).

How far is West Valley City from downtown Salt Lake City?

West Valley City is in Salt Lake County, Utah, about 16 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. The drive from West Valley City to Alta takes about 37 minutes by road without traffic.

How many public schools are near West Valley City?

30 public schools are within 3 miles of the centre of West Valley City, most of them in the Granite District. The figures are for the 2024-25 school year, from NCES and the Utah State Board of Education, and school assignment can change, so check with the district.

Which grocery stores are close to West Valley City?

S&W Polynesian Market is 0.4 miles from the centre of West Valley City, and Harmons is 0.9 miles away. Carnicería La Selecta, Los Feliz and Macey's are also within 1.3 miles.

Which parks are near West Valley City?

West Valley City Park is 0.5 miles from the centre of West Valley City. Country Meadows Park is 0.7 miles away, and Fassio Farm Park is 0.8 miles away.

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Q: Is there new construction in West Valley City?

Of West Valley City's 41,433 homes, 8.7% were built from 2010 to 2019 and 1.3% in 2020 or later (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates). For new-build homes for sale now, ask us: builders' current communities change month to month.

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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Updated October 22, 2026 by Parry Ward, REALTOR

Homes for sale in West Valley City.

$430,0002917 S FLAIR ST, West Valley City, UT3 bd · 1 ba · 1,188 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Lambs Realty Group, Janet Spencer, 801-889-7294.

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$524,9003821 S 4400 W, West Valley City, UT5 bd · 3 ba · 3,390 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Everest, Steve Boynton, 801-449-3000.

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$390,0003032 S ALAMO ST W, West Valley City, UT3 bd · 2 ba · 1,116 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Everest, Paul Ahotaeiloa, 801-449-3000.

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$359,9003158 JASON PL, West Valley City, UT3 bd · 1 ba · 996 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Intermountain Properties, Bryce Anderson, 801-899-9102.

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$432,0003017 S ALAMO ST W, West Valley City, UT3 bd · 3 ba · 1,392 sq ft

Listing courtesy of High Road Properties LLC, Shawna D Sides, 801-599-8823.

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$625,0004896 W HAYLOFT CV, West Valley City, UT4 bd · 4 ba · 3,355 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Prime Real Estate Experts, Marlene Tarpenning, 801-948-0796.

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$625,0005206 W HUNTER DR, West Valley City, UT5 bd · 2 ba · 1,956 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Omada Real Estate, Ab Moreno, 385-233-9110.

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$339,9005666 W RED RIDGE LN S, West Valley City, UT2 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate, Michael Egan, 801-485-3151.

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$675,0003930 S MADILL CIR W, West Valley City, UT6 bd · 3 ba · 3,785 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Summit Sotheby's International Realty, Laurel Simmons, 801-467-2100.

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$399,0002970 S TOWER HILL WAY, West Valley City, UT3 bd · 2 ba · 2,425 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Paradise Real Estate, Tonja Masina, 801-215-9550.

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$367,5006389 W 3570 S, West Valley City, UT3 bd · 1 ba · 918 sq ft

Listing courtesy of Utah Select Realty PC, Jason Nielsen, 801-234-0567.

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$460,0004246 S 6530 W, West Valley City, UT4 bd · 2 ba · 2,120 sq ft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Associates, Joshua Sterling, 801-365-3120.

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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

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Drive times from West Valley City.

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

Areas by drive time to Downtown SLC

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

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Schools near West Valley City.

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School districtGranite DistrictIts boundary and school lookup

Boundaries change and some cities are split between districts; the district confirms the school for an address.

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

Elementary 19

Jackling SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 0.1 mi
Philo T. Farnsworth SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 0.5 mi
Monroe SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 0.9 mi
Valley Crest SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 1.2 mi
Ascent Academies of Utah - West ValleyGrades K-6 · charterAscent Academies of Utah · 1.4 mi
Hunter SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 1.4 mi
Academy Park SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 1.5 mi
Pioneer SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 1.5 mi
Neil Armstrong AcademyGrades PK-6Granite District · 1.6 mi
Whittier SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 1.7 mi
Hillsdale SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 1.8 mi
Robert Frost SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 1.8 mi
Hillside SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 1.9 mi
West Kearns SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 2 mi
West Valley SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 2 mi
David Gourley SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 2.1 mi
Rolling Meadows SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 2.1 mi
Arcadia SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 2.4 mi
Harry S. Truman SchoolGrades PK-6Granite District · 2.4 mi

Middle 4

John F. Kennedy Jr HighGrades 6-8Granite District · 1.3 mi
West Lake Jr HighGrades 7-8Granite District · 1.5 mi
Hunter Jr HighGrades 7-8Granite District · 1.9 mi
Valley Jr HighGrades 7-8Granite District · 2 mi

High 2

Granger HighGrades 8-12Granite District · 1.2 mi
Hunter HighGrades 9-12Granite District · 1.6 mi

Other grade ranges 5

Esperanza SchoolGrades K-7 · charterEsperanza School · 0.6 mi
Monticello AcademyGrades K-8 · charterMonticello Academy · 1.3 mi
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated SchoolGrades K-12 · charterAmerican Preparatory Academy · 1.5 mi
Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12Grades K-12 · charterWallace Stegner Academy · 1.9 mi
Wallace Stegner Academy West ValleyGrades K-8 · charterWallace Stegner Academy · 2.2 mi

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

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Country Meadows Park1.3 mi3 minmap Country Meadows Park
Fassio Farm Park1 mi3 minmap Fassio Farm Park
West Valley City Park1.1 mi4 minmap West Valley City Park

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$400,0003168 W LEHI DR, West Valley City, UT4 bd · 5 ba · 1,266 sq ft

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$535,0001443 W 3605 S, West Valley City, UT4 bd · 3 ba · 1,835 sq ft

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$603,9503508 S CARNEGIE LN 1, West Valley City, UT4 bd · 3 ba · 3,632 sq ft

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Listing courtesy of Realtypath LLC (Prestige), J. Parker Knight, 801-386-5908.

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$602,9503559 S CARNEGIE LN 17, West Valley City, UT4 bd · 3 ba · 3,632 sq ft

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Listing courtesy of Realtypath LLC (Prestige), J. Parker Knight, 801-386-5908.

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$524,9003821 S 4400 W, West Valley City, UT5 bd · 3 ba · 3,390 sq ft

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Listing courtesy of Century 21 Everest, Steve Boynton, 801-449-3000.

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$520,0004478 W FASSIO CIR, West Valley City, UT5 bd · 3 ba · 2,378 sq ft

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Listing courtesy of Presidio Real Estate (South Valley), Paige Hernandez, 801-251-6683.

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The median value of owner-occupied homes in West Valley City is $419,100, as owners reported it (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates). That is not a sale price: for what homes are selling for now, ask us, and see the full monthly payment for a West Valley City home with its own tax rate.

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County: Salt Lake County; Salt Lake County
Drive to Downtown SLC: 16 min; 11 min
Drive to SLC airport: 16 min; 20 min
Drive to Silicon Slopes (Lehi): 27 min; 20 min
Drive to University of Utah: 26 min; 23 min
Nearest ski resort: Alta, about 20 mi; Snowbird, about 16 mi
Public schools within 3 mi: 30; 30

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