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Woods Cross, Utah

Introduction to Woods Cross, Utah

Woods Cross, Utah, in Davis county, is located 7 miles N of Salt Lake City, Utah (center to center) and is 369 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The people of the city are in the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. Woods Cross has a population of 6,419.

Woods Cross History

Woods Cross was first settled in 1848. The rich bottom lands of the city attracted the early settlers to establish their farms. It was named after Daniel Wood, one of the early settlers of the region. Wood built a school in the area in 1854 and a church in 1863. He also donated land to establish a railroad depot in 1869. The city of Woods Cross was chartered in 1935. The city is located in Davis County, which was founded in 1852.

Woods Cross and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Church History and Art
  • Great Salt Lake State Park
  • Children's Museum of Utah
  • Fort Douglas
  • Pioneer Village
  • East Canyon State Park

Things To Do In Woods Cross

Woods Cross offers easy access to various museums like the Daughters of Utah Pioneer Memorial Museum, Museum of Church History and Art, and Children's Museum of Utah. The Great Salt Lake State Park, Antelope Island State Park, and East Canyon State Park offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. One can also visit the Temple Square. The Bountiful Ridge Golf Course provides opportunities for those who enjoy golf.

Woods Cross Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is few miles away.

Woods Cross Higher Education

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Woods Cross Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Woods Cross Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Woods Cross Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Woods Cross, UT

Comparing Woods Cross 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 Old109
Male Share of the Population95
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Men38
Well-Paid Single Women29
Female Share of the Population26
Age of the Population13
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married94

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Affordability of Rents43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals39
People Living Alone15
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime44
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