Living in Midvale, UT

Explore Midvale and see how it fits the life you want to build.

35,989 Population Salt Lake County County City Place Type Utah State
Overall Match7.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Midvale at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population35,989
Median Household Income$75,084
Median Home Value$436,600
Median Gross Rent$1,597
Median Age32.7
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home15.4%
Homeownership43.4%
Housing Vacancy3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Midvale is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Midvale Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Midvale and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.1 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.1 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Midvale

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$436,600
Median Gross Rent$1,597
Homeownership43.4%
Housing Vacancy3.9%
Housing Value5.2/10
Housing Stability6.2/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Midvale, UT

Median Household Income$75,084
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home15.4%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly7.0/10
Income Strength8.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Midvale and how households are structured

Population35,989
Median Age32.7
Average Household Size2.3

Midvale is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Midvale

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Midvale point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, moderate annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High90.7°F
Average Winter Low22.8°F
Annual Rainfall23.7 in.
Annual Snowfall55.8 in.

Seasonal Life in Midvale

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Midvale is located in Salt Lake County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Salt Lake County.

County Intelligence

Midvale & Salt Lake County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Midvale is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Midvale.

Current NarrowTheList data for Midvale shows a population of about 35,989. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Salt Lake County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Midvale.

For someone considering a move to Midvale, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Murray, UT 2.5 miles away White City, UT 3.5 miles away Sandy, UT 3.7 miles away Cottonwood Heights, UT 4.1 miles away Taylorsville, UT 4.2 miles away Holladay, UT 4.8 miles away West Jordan, UT 5.7 miles away Millcreek, UT 6.1 miles away South Salt Lake, UT 6.3 miles away Kearns, UT 6.6 miles away South Jordan, UT 6.7 miles away Riverton, UT 7.7 miles away