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West Haven, Utah

West Haven, Utah is 4 miles W of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 385 miles W of Denver, Colorado. It is in Weber county. The city is part of the Salt Lake City - Ogden metro area. The population of West Haven is 3,976.

The People and Families of West Haven

In West Haven, about 71% of adults are married. West Haven, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in West Haven.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Haven had a median family income of $62,188. West Haven is one of the richer cities in Utah. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in West Haven.

West Haven Housing

Of the housing in West Haven, approximately 94% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in West Haven than most places in Utah.

Commuting

In West Haven, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWest Haven Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%West Haven Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%West Haven People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of West Haven, UT

Comparing West Haven 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
Male Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old94
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men46
Well-Paid Single Women26
Female Share of the Population13
Senior Citizens13
Age of the Population16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone13
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