2007-1019-WestHaven, 2007
West Haven’s story
35 years in pictures
Census counts: 2,172 in 1990, 16,739 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2007 and 4 maps from 1955 on.
- 1991West Haven is settled
Photo: Val42 (talk) (Uploads) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
25,627
2025 Census estimate · +53.2% since 2020
Typical home
$523K
+0.4% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
29.0
years
Jobs based here
4,661
A commuter town
TownGrade
B+
#70 of 118 in UT
Is West Haven a good place to live?
West Haven grades B+ overall, 70th among Utah's 118 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $101K and residents are healthier than 81% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $522K for a typical one and 5.2 times the Ogden metro’s $101K median household income. West Haven's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 94% of U.S. towns. 7.5% of residents are 65 or older in West Haven, against 11% in Utah’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Prevedel Park, at 66 acres.
A growing town
West Haven has grown 150% since 2010
10,272 counted in 2010 and 16,739 in 2020; an estimated 25,627 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 53.2% since 2020, after 63% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How West Haven grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Utah), ordered by how far West Haven is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthIntermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital 5.7 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities; earthquakes tops the listBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.1 of 20; 3.2% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 1% conserved landB−Open →HistoryD−Open →Civic life0.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$523K typical home, up 0.4% in a year; 39 days on market–Open →Who lives here30% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 67 attractions →Great Salt Lake and 46 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around West Haven. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi LakeGreat Salt Lake
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaDelta Center
33 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
12 mi MountainBen Lomond Mountain
18 mi Theme parkLagoon Amusement Park
36 mi LandmarkSpiral JettySources: 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 · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Ben Lomond Mountain: Joe Tordiff, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lagoon Amusement Park: Davehi1, Public domain · Spiral Jetty: Sculpture: Robert Smithson 1938-1973Image:Soren.harward at en.wikipedia, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to West Haven: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in West Haven, and how to reach them.
PowerRocky Mountain Power13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHooper Water Improvement DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown 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 code8440184401 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 West Haven.
HealthA−
For health, West Haven earns an A−
Within Utah it is less healthy than 62% of the 118 graded towns: Utah sets a high bar.
29% of West Haven adults have been diagnosed with depression. West Haven beats the Utah average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 26% of West Haven adults have high blood pressure.
81%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| West Haven | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 28% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 28% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 17% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 7.3% | 8.4% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Utah
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | West Haven | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 19.4% | 17.3% |
Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital
5.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
38th
percentile among UT towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB
West Haven’s public schools outperform 56% of Utah districts
Its public schools are run by the Weber District. Two of its 6 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
56%of UT districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country View SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 526 | B− |
| Quest AcademyLargest public high schoolGrades K–9 | Grades K–9 | 1,009 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within UT on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
West Haven has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave West Haven for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2013, West Haven has added 1,023 jobs, to 4,661 in 2023. The top destinations are Ogden (24%), Salt Lake City (10%) and Layton (6%).
5%work in town
| West Haven | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.6% | 8.5% | 8% |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In West Haven5%
Ogden24%
Salt Lake City10%
Layton6%
Clearfield6%
8 mi
median commute distance
4,661
jobs based in West Haven
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 54% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
West Haven faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In West Haven, expect four seasons and hot summers
West Haven has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. The July high in West Haven is 92°F.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring39–62°
Summer59–88°
Fall40–65°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Younger than Utah overall
People 65 and older are 8% of residents (12% statewide). West Haven’s median age is 29 years. West Haven has grown 53% since 2020, to 25,627 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
29median age · UT 32
| West Haven | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 years | 32.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 31% | 30% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 36% | 29% |
West HavenUtahUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school28%
Some college27%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
About 89 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.9 points). Across Utah, 49.3% of residents are women. Median age: women 27.2, men 30.4.
| West Haven | UT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.1% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.6% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.7% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.9% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.6% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.5% | 11% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.4% | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.1% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.8% | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.6% | 22.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.8% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.2% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21% | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.5% | 13% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
#104for trails in UT
| West Haven | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
1.3%
conserved · 89 of 6,865 acres
3.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Prevedel Park | 0.7 mi | 66 |
| 2. R. Kenneth Baldwin Country Park | — | 43 |
| 3. Recreation Complex Park | — | 19 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C
For cost of living, West Haven earns a C
$523KZillow home value
Typical home value
West Haven$523K
Utah$533K
Market temperature
39
days on market
99.8%
sale-to-list price
+0.4%
value change, 1 year
26
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about West Haven
18pages on West Haven
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of West Haven
Weber State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ogden5.8 mi$6,557 in-state tuitionEagle Gate College-LaytonUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Layton10.3 mi
About 5 of every 100 West Haven residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave West Haven for work
Where West Haven’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4,661jobs based in West Haven
5%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About West Haven
City in Weber County, Utah, United States
West Haven is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was estimated at 24,014 as of 2023. It was incorporated on July 1, 1991, combining the unincorporated communities of Kanesville and Wilson. West Haven is located approximately 35 miles (56 km) north of Salt Lake City, west of the Wasatch Mountains in northern Utah. The confluence of the Weber and Ogden Rivers is located inside the northeastern portion of the city. The city is bordered on the east by Ogden, on the south by Roy, on the west by Hooper, and on the north by Marriott-Slaterville. It is part of the Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan area. West Haven has a city park which includes a historical monument. Plans prov…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1991
- Area
- 10 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,272 ft
- Area code
- 801
West Haven’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with West Haven.
Marriott-SlatervilleOgdenRoyHooperWest Haven
How the neighbors grade
| Town | UT rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven | #70 | B+ | C | — | B | A− |
| Marriott-Slaterville | — | — | C+ | — | B | A− |
| Ogden | #105 | C+ | B | C− | C+ | B |
| Roy | #52 | A− | B− | B | B | A− |
| Hooper | #84 | B | C | — | B | A− |
Marriott-Slaterville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. West Haven, Marriott-Slaterville and Hooper report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare West Haven with a neighbor →
Questions about West Haven
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is West Haven, UT a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. West Haven grades B+ overall, better than 71% of U.S. towns and #70 of 118 in Utah. It grades A− for health and B for schools.
Is West Haven, UT expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.