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Midvale, UT

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Midvale, UT

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 53
Population35,736
Foreign Born6.9%
Population Density6,063people per mi²
Median Age32.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

134/100

34% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Midvale, Utah

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $24k$44k
Comfortable $76k$111k
Luxury $111k+$172k+
Elite (Top 5%) $130k+$202k+
Affordability Ratio

66%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
35
Poor
2
Negative
5

Groceries

10 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

11.6mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

13mi

Post Office

USPS — Midvale, UT

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf7Nearest 0.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 3.6 mi
Marina2Nearest 7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink2Nearest 3.5 mi
Gun Range8Nearest 1.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$73k+3.3%
3% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$743k
13% above US avg
College Educated
34.2%
2% below US avg
WFH
15.4%
8% above US avg
Homeownership
43.9%
33% below US avg
Median Home
$408k
45% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 67% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
14.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−25.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−12.9%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.23 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.32 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−38.0%
Burglary
1.17 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.49 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.94 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Midvale, Utah
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D-
Poor12.1% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Self-sufficient (80% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedCasinos · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season181 days257 frost-free
Annual Rainfall18.2"
Elevation4,386 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great571 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor6,063/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor16 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 562 mi · coast 571 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$621.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNorth Las Vegas263k people are 351 mi away
Nearest Major AirportSLC13 mi away
Distance to State Capital10 miSalt Lake City, UT
Nearest Prison8.7 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-20T03:54:47.000Z

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