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Pleasant Grove, UT

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Pleasant Grove, UT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 30
Population37,544
Foreign Born3.3%
Population Density4,085people per mi²
Median Age28.2 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

146/100

46% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Pleasant Grove, Utah

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $25k$48k
Comfortable $88k$130k
Luxury $157k+$244k+
Elite (Top 5%) $185k+$287k+
Affordability Ratio

74%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
33
Positive
31
Poor
3
Negative
4

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

4.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.9mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

32mi

Post Office

USPS — Lehi, UT

8.8mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 3.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 8.7 mi
Marina7Nearest 2.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 15.8 mi
Gun Range6Nearest 0.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$96k+5.5%
28% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
63% above US avg
College Educated
40.9%
17% above US avg
WFH
15.9%
11% above US avg
Homeownership
66.5%
2% above US avg
Median Home
$454k
61% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 91% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
7.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−12.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+13.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.03 / 1k Residents89% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.71 / 1k Residents47% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−38.9%
Burglary
0.65 / 1k Residents44% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
4.71 / 1k Residents55% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.50 / 1k Residents47% below 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 Pleasant Grove, 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 Season186 days248 frost-free
Annual Rainfall16.9"
Elevation4,633 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+
Great564 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor4,085/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 548 mi · coast 564 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$287.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNorth Las Vegas263k people are 341 mi away
Nearest Major AirportSLC32 mi away
Distance to State Capital29 miSalt Lake City, UT
Nearest Prison12 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T09:00:44.000Z

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