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Bountiful, UT


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Bountiful, Utah

Introduction to Bountiful, Utah

Bountiful, Utah, in Davis county, is 8 miles N of Salt Lake City, Utah and 370 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is conveniently located inside the Salt Lake City-Ogden metropolitan area. There are an estimated 41,301 people in Bountiful.

Bountiful History

Bountiful was first settled on September 27, 1847. Perrigrine Sessions and his family were the first settlers of the area. Before adopting its present name in 1855, Bountiful was known as North Canyon Ward and Sessions Settlement. Some believe the city was named after an ancient city mentioned in the sacred Book of Mormon. However, others believe that the city was named due to its rich harvests. It was incorporated as a city in 1892, as Joseph L Holbrook became the first mayor.

Bountiful and nearby Attractions

  • Hayward Interests Shopping Center
  • Bountiful Historic Museum
  • Children's Museum of Utah
  • Bountiful Ridge Golf Course
  • Utah's Hogle Zoo
  • Pioneer Village

Things To Do In Bountiful

The Bountiful Historic Museum provides insight into the history of this area. The Five Points Shopping Center and the Hayward Interests Shopping Center are the local shopping destinations. The Bountiful Ridge Golf Course provides excellent facilities for local golfers. The Salt Lake Art Center, the Museum of Church History and Art, Antelope Island State Park, the Children's Museum of Utah and the Great Salt Lake State Park are all nearby as well. One can also visit Utah's Hogle Zoo and Fort Douglas while in Bountiful.

Bountiful Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is nearby.

Bountiful Higher Education

The University of Utah, the University of Phoenix-Utah Campus and Salt Lake Community College are in the neighborhood.

High Points

Bountiful strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBountiful Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Bountiful Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bountiful Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bountiful College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bountiful Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bountiful Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bountiful People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bountiful Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bountiful, UT

Comparing Bountiful to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old83
Senior Citizens79
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population510
Well-Paid Single Men510
Well-Paid Single Women410
Age of the Population39
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married104
Average Household Size93

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use610
Walking and Biking to Work26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime88

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