Salt Lake Utah Sign, 2008
Farr West’s story
168 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,451 in 1980, 7,691 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2008 and 4 maps from 1955 on.
- 1858Farr West is settled
Population
8,163
2025 Census estimate · +6.8% since 2020
Typical home
$635K
+2.7% in a year
Household income
$128K
median
Median age
37.9
years
Jobs based here
3,671
Balanced
TownGrade
A
#9 of 118 in UT
Is Farr West a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Farr West earns an A, 9th of 118 graded towns in Utah. The median household earns $128K and CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 81% of the country. Its lowest mark, a B, is in schools. Farr West's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 96% of U.S. towns. Among 117 Utah towns, just 2 have a lower median rent than Farr West. The biggest park or preserve is Smith Family Park, at 28 acres.
A growing town
Farr West has grown 38% since 2010
5,928 counted in 2010 and 7,691 in 2020; an estimated 8,163 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 6.8% since 2020, after 29.7% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Farr West grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Utah), ordered by how far Farr West is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthIntermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital 9.3 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 34% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.1 of 20; 1.7% of households have no car; 1.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landB−Open →HistoryDOpen →Civic life0.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 64 attractions →Great Salt Lake and 44 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Farr West. Close and well known come first.
Big draw30 mi LakeGreat Salt Lake
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaDelta Center
6 mi MountainBen Lomond Mountain
39 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
34 mi LandmarkSpiral Jetty
23 mi Theme parkLagoon Amusement ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Great Salt Lake: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Delta Center: Lomrjyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ben Lomond Mountain: Joe Tordiff, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Spiral Jetty: Sculpture: Robert Smithson 1938-1973Image:Soren.harward at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lagoon Amusement Park: Davehi1, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Farr West: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Farr West, and how to reach them.
PowerRocky Mountain Power13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBona Vista Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEcono WasteTrash haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Utah you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWeber County Clerk AuditorWeber County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code8440484404 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Farr West.
Farr West trades workers with Ogden and other neighbors and is healthy by national standards but mid-pack in Utah.
HealthA−
For health, Farr West earns an A−
Within Utah it is less healthy than 60% of the 118 graded towns: Utah sets a high bar. Against the 4,796 U.S. towns with household incomes like Farr West’s, it is less healthy than 50%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
12% of adults binge drink in Farr West, close to Utah’s towns (11%) and below U.S. towns (16%). 28% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Farr West. Farr West beats the Utah average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
81%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Farr West | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 11% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 28% | 23% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 72% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.9% | 8% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Utah
5 better23 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Farr West | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.1% | 10.5% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| More adults with arthritis | 26.9% | 21.7% |
Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital
9.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
40th
percentile among UT towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB
Farr West’s schools rank ahead of 56% of Utah districts
Its public schools are run by the Weber District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
56%of UT districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farr West SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 704 | B |
| Wahlquist Jr HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 | 1,033 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within UT on state tests and graduation
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Utah overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (26% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 41% of residents (34% statewide). 32% of residents are under 18 in Farr West, where Utah’s towns sit at 30% and U.S. towns at 22%. Farr West has grown 6.8% since 2020, to 8,163 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
37.9median age · UT 32
| Farr West | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32% | 30% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | 32.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 13% | 11% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 36% | 29% |
Farr WestUtahUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school27%
Some college28%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.7 points. Across Utah, 49.3% of residents are women.
| Farr West | UT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.9% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 19.8% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.3% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.7% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.4% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12% | 11% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.2% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.9% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.2% | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.2% | 22.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.6% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18% | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.9% | 13% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsB−
Conserved land covers 0.6% of Farr West
4.8 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. Among 117 Utah towns, just 7 have a lower share of conserved land than Farr West. Farr West’s trail density is 0.8 miles per square mile.
#76for trails in UT
| Farr West | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 1.1 | 0.4 |
0.6%
conserved · 23 of 3,761 acres
4.8 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Smith Family Park | 0.3 mi | 28 |
| 2. Civic Center Park | 0.2 mi | 16 |
| 3. Mountain View Park | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Farr West, expect four seasons and hot summers
Farr West has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. The July high in Farr West is 92°F.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–39°
Spring38–62°
Summer58–88°
Fall38–64°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B+
A typical Farr West home is worth about $635K
The typical Farr West home is worth about $635,000, up 2.7% in a year, 19% above the Utah typical home. 95% of Farr West households own their home.
$635KZillow home value
Typical home value
Farr West$635K
Utah$533K
Market temperature
101
days on market
98.1%
sale-to-list price
+2.7%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Farr West faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities.
34risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Farr West
Farr West has about as many jobs (3,671) as working residents, but only 216 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 2,283 in 2013 to 3,671.
Most working residents leave Farr West for work: only 6% work in town. Jobs based in Farr West grew to 3,671 in 2023, 1,388 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Ogden (25%), Salt Lake City (10%) and Layton (4%).
6%work in town
| Farr West | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 18% | 16% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Farr West6%
Ogden25%
Salt Lake City10%
Layton4%
Pleasant View4%
10 mi
median commute distance
3,671
jobs based in Farr West
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 58% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Farr West
18pages on Farr West
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Farr West
About 5 of every 100 Farr West residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
About Farr West
City in Utah, United States
Farr West is a city on the northern edge of Weber County, Utah. The population was 7,691 at the 2020 census, up from 5,928 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield metropolitan area. As of January 2026, the mayor is David Bolos.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1858
- Area
- 5.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,265 ft
- Area code
- 801
Farr West’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Farr West.
At #9 in UT, it grades higher overall than all 4 graded towns on its borders; Pleasant View (A) comes closest.
Marriott-SlatervillePlain CityPleasant ViewHarrisvilleOgdenFarr West
How the neighbors grade
| Town | UT rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farr West | #9 | A | B+ | — | B | A− |
| Marriott-Slaterville | — | — | C+ | — | B | A− |
| Plain City | #79 | B+ | C | — | B | A− |
| Pleasant View | #30 | A | C+ | A | B | A |
| Harrisville | #78 | B+ | B− | C | B | A− |
| Ogden | #105 | C+ | B | C− | C+ | B |
Marriott-Slaterville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Farr West, Marriott-Slaterville and Plain City report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Farr West with a neighbor →
Questions about Farr West
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Farr West, UT a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Farr West grades A overall, better than 95% of U.S. towns and #9 of 118 in Utah. It grades A− for health and B for schools.
Is Farr West, UT expensive?
Not for the area. That is 6.3 years of the area's median household income ($101,203 across the Ogden, UT metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.