City profile · Utah · Census ACS 2023

West Haven, UT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for West Haven - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

19,977
Residents
$104,307
Median income
$511,200
Median home
$1,614
Median rent (state)

West Haven - the verdict

Nationally, West Haven sits in the 80th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

80th
percentile, household income
85th
percentile, home value
64th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: West Haven, UT

Utah's West Haven is a small town, with 19,977 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in West Haven brings in $104,307 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.5%. Typical homes in West Haven are valued around $511,200, and the median resident age is 29.6 years. About 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 72.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 386 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 41% from five years earlier.

Utah tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 98.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,614 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Utah's average monthly utility costs around $178 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 87.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

19,977 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Utah

Median Household Income

$104,307 /yr

Poverty 2.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.9 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Utah average

How does West Haven compare to other US cities?

Here's how West Haven stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 80% higher than other cities
Home value 85% pricier than other cities
Median rent 64% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares West Haven against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Utah only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Utah-relative analysis

Median Home Value sits close to the middle of Utah's city distribution

Among the 301 Utah cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, West Haven ranks #77 - the 74th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares West Haven only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#73 of 293
75th percentile in Utah
Median Gross Rent
#68 of 310
64th percentile in Utah
Median Home Value
#77 of 301
74th percentile in Utah
Poverty Rate
#208 of 310
32nd percentile in Utah
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#140 of 310
55th percentile in Utah

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Utah only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

80thIncome percentile

80th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How West Haven's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$511,200 15th percentile more affordable than 15% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. West Haven $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - West Haven, UT West Haven, UT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not West Haven, UT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution West Haven, UT median $104,307/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
West Haven, UT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for West Haven, UT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 32.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 72.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
19,977
Median Income
$104,307
Median Home Value
$511,200
Median Age
29.6
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Labor force participation
72.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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15,000 residents20,000 residents25,000 residents30,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 17,173 residents 25,627 residents ▲ +49.2%
West Haven's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
386
housing units authorized
Single-Family
274
detached homes
Multifamily
112
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
19.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 658
2020 984
2021 1,033
2022 714
2023 225
2024 386

Permit volume decreased 41% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
69.8%
Carpool
9.0%
Public Transit
1.1%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
17.9%
Other
1.2%

Based on 10,601 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Utah - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$178
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Utah state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Utah state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county West Haven sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.9
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,614/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
87.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Utah

Brigham City
19,796 people
Highland
19,625 people
North Ogden
21,473 people
Hurricane
21,677 people
Bluffdale
18,168 people
Payson
22,205 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to West Haven's 19,977 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Whitehall, OH
19,974 people
Sand Springs, OK
19,973 people
Forest Park, OH
19,994 people
Alamo, TX
20,008 people
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
19,940 people
Ypsilanti, MI
19,937 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to West Haven's $104,307 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Big Coppitt Key, FL
$104,306 median income
San Diego, CA
$104,321 median income
Germantown, WI
$104,337 median income
Balm, FL
$104,347 median income
Casper Mountain, WY
$104,265 median income
Annapolis, MD
$104,257 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - West Haven, UT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition West Haven, UT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 87.7% 6.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18.6% White 87.7% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 1.7% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.5% Two or more races 6.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How West Haven compares to nearby Utah cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
West Haven (this city) 19,977 $104,307
Brigham City 19,796 $66,435
Highland 19,625 $178,662
North Ogden 21,473 $107,425
Census ACS 5-year FIPS UT NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about West Haven, UT?

What is the population of West Haven, UT? +

The population of West Haven, UT stands at 19,977 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in West Haven, UT? +

The median household income in West Haven is $104,307 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in West Haven? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for West Haven; the closest available measure is the Utah state average, a cost of living index of 98.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Utah vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in West Haven, UT? +

A typical home in West Haven is worth $511,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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