Sunset, UT

Sunset, Utah

Introduction to Sunset, Utah

Sunset, Utah, in Davis county, is located 6 miles NW of Layton, Utah (center to center) and is 381 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The people of the city are in the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. Sunset has a population of 5,204.

Sunset History

The Mormon pioneers originally used the area now known as Sunset as a place to graze and feed their animals during the winter months. The city is so named due to its elevation on a ridge that provides views of sunsets over Great Salt Lake. Before adopting its present name the area was known by various names such as Sandridge, The Basin, The Range, The Summit, and Clinton. James Hill and his family settled in the area in the 1800s. Other early settlers included Chauncy Hadlock, James Burnett, Peter Terry, Thomas Steel, Mark Elmer, and James Mitchell. It was incorporated in 1935.

Sunset and nearby Attractions

• Hill Aerospace Museum
• Antelope Island State Park
• Rock Island Arsenal Museum
• Pioneer Village
• Ogden Union Station Museums
• Willard Bay State Park

Things To Do In Sunset

One can pay a visit the Willard Bay State Park, Antelope Island State Park, and Great Salt Lake State Park while in Sunset. History buffs should visit the Hill Aerospace Museum, Pioneer Village, Rock Island Arsenal Museum, and Roy Historical Museum. There are some excellent golf courses nearby. These include the Swan Lakes Golf Course, Royal Greens Golf Course, and Schneiter's Riverside Golf Course. In addition, the city hosts a number of recreational events throughout the year.

Sunset Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is less than an hour's drive away.

Sunset Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued through Weber State University, Salt Lake Community College, and University of Utah.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Sunset, UT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Sunset Almanac

Sunset Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sunset Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sunset, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sunset Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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