Wendover, UT

Wendover, Utah

Wendover, Utah, in Tooele county, is 106 miles W of West Valley City, Utah (center to center) and 321 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is home to some 1,537 residents.

The People and Families of Wendover

In Wendover, about 53% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Wendover tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Approximately 56% of Wendover is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.

The people of Wendover are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wendover had a median family income of $29,722.

Wendover Housing

According to the 2000 census, 42% of the housing in Wendover was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Wendover, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Wendover you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Wendover, 71% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Wendover. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Wendover, UT

Comparing Wendover 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Wendover Almanac

Wendover Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Wendover Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wendover, 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.

Wendover High Schools (2004)

WENDOVER HIGH
110 WILDCAT BLVD
435-665-2343
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 164 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Wendover Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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