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West Valley City, Utah
West Valley City is a city of 138,437 people in Salt Lake County, Utah, founded in 1980.
Why visit West Valley City
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 65 parks and trails, 233 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark West Valley City, Murray Theatre, Chapman Branch Library and Desert Star Theater.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in West Valley City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Valley City
West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County and an inner suburb of Salt Lake City in the U.S. state of Utah. The population was 140,230 at the 2020 census,
From the Wikipedia article West Valley City, Utah (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Murray Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Event venue and former movie theater in Murray, Utah, United States
Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
5150 South Upper Ridge Road, West Valley City
West Valley Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 3.5 mi
3333 South Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City
Museums and landmarks10
Chapman Branch Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Public library branch in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Desert Star Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Dinner theater and former movie theater in Murray, Utah, United States
Empress Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic theater in Magna, Utah, United States
John P. Cahoon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Historic house in Utah, United States
Murray Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Historic district in Murray, Utah, United States
Murray Downtown Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Historic district in Murray, Utah, United States
Murray LDS Second Ward Meetinghouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Building in Utah, United States
Warenski-Duvall Commercial Building and Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Building in Utah
William McLachlan Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic home in West Valley City, Utah, United States
A Monument to Peace: Our Hope for the Children
Monument and historic site · 6.3 mi
Monument in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds65
Jordan Park
Park · 6.4 mi
Urban park in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Stonebridge Golf Club
Golf course · 1.9 mi
3 x 9 hole Par 36 Creekside & Sagebrush & Sunrise Courses
4415 West Links Drive, West Valley City
The Ridge Golf Club
Golf course · 2.3 mi
18 hole Par 72
5055 South Westridge Blvd. (5600 West), West Valley City
Westglen Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Local Park for residents and visitors to the Westglen area of West Valley City to enjoy
3679 South 2200 West, West Valley City
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
53 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes233
Cielito Lindo Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Mexican, Regional · 0.6 mi
Mexican based sweet pastries, savory antojitos and coffee
4936 West 3500 South, West Valley City
Mo-Sa 06:30-20:30; Su 06:30-15:00
Saigon Blossom
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 2.5 mi
Vietnamese and Thai restaurant
4655 West 5415 South, Kearns
Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu off; We-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
Located inside Target
5518 West High Market Drive, West Valley City
Su-Sa 08:00-20:00
West Valley Carnitas
Restaurant · Mexican, Regional · 2.7 mi
Authentic Pork Carnitas Michoacan Style, by the taco, by the combo, by the pound, by the family pack.
3552 South Market Street, West Valley City
Tu-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa-Su 07:00-18:00
West Valley Carnitas
Restaurant · Mexican, Regional · 3.0 mi
West Valley Carnitas was started by the Aguilar brothers, Roberto and Enrique in 2012. Their recipes are inspired by Michoacan flavors.
2963 West 4700 South, Taylorsville
We-Th 10:00-16:00; Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-16:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.0 mi
3490 West 3500 South, West Valley City
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Beans & Brews
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
4055 West 4100 South, West Valley City
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Beans & Brews
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
3616 West 3500 South, West Valley City
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa 06:30-20:00; Su 07:30-18:00
Big Tortas
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.7 mi
4153 West 5415 South, Kearns
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Blue Blue
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 2.9 mi
3599 South Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City
Su-Mo 12:00-19:00; Tu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Bricks Corner
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
2508 South 5600 West, West Valley City
Su-Tu 11:00-21:00; We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:59
221 more on the map.
History
The earliest known residents of the western Salt Lake Valley were Native American bands of the Ute and Shoshoni tribes.
The first European people to live in the area were the Latter-day Saints. The Euro-Americans arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. The area was first staked out by settler Joseph Harker and his family in the area they named as "over Jordan" (referring to the land west of the Jordan River, which runs through the valley).
The Granger area was settled by Welsh pioneers who came to Utah with Dan Jones in 1849. Irrigation systems and agriculture were developed in the area, and Elias Smith proposed the area's name on account of its successful farming. The population of Granger and its vicinity was about 1,000 people in 1930.
Hunter was not settled until 1876. This settlement was started by Rasmus Nielson, Edward Rushton, August Larsen and about seven others along with their families. Irrigation began in 1881 and the main crop was fruit trees.
The city began to experience rapid growth in the 1970s, when the area that is now West Valley City consisted of the four separate communities of Hunter, Granger, Chesterfield, and Redwood. These four unincorporated areas merged in 1980 to form the present-day city. During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, West Valley City was the official venue for men's and women's ice hockey.
From the History section of West Valley City, Utah on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Comfort Inn West Valley - Salt Lake City South
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
2229 West City Center Court, West Valley City
Embassy Suites by Hilton Salt Lake West Valley City
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
3524 South Market Street, West Valley City
Hampton Inn West Valley Salt Lake City
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
2659 South High Commons Way, West Valley City
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salt Lake City West Valley
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
3036 South Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City / West Valley City, UT
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
4028 West Parkway Boulevard, West Valley City
My Place Hotel - Salt Lake City/West Valley City, UT
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
3074 South Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City
Sleep Inn West Valley City - Salt Lake City South
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
3440 South Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City
SpringHill Suites Salt Lake City West Valley
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
3662 South 2400 West, West Valley City
TownePlace Suites Salt Lake City-West Valley
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
5473 West High Market Drive, West Valley City
Churches and places of worship88
Magna Community Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.6 mi
4360 West 5415 South, Kearns
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
3560 West 3650 South, West Valley City
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon
5065 West Janette Avenue, West Valley City
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
5180 West 4700 South, West Valley City
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.6 mi
4145 South 3920 West, West Valley City
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.0 mi
3963 South Peachwood Drive, West Valley City
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.2 mi
3291 South 3450 West, West Valley City
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging52
Schools, colleges and libraries104
Healthcare21
Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley West
Hospital · 1.3 mi
3460 South Pioneer Parkway, West Valley City
CORE Health + Wellness
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.4 mi
2222 West 3500 South, West Valley City
Maceys Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
3555 West 3500 South, West Valley City
Map of West Valley City
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 24°F | 1.4 in | 12.7 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 29°F | 1.3 in | 10.7 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 36°F | 1.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 42°F | 2.2 in | 2.9 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 59°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 68°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 67°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 1.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 1.3 in | 7.0 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 1.4 in | 12.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Salt Lake City Intl Ap 72572 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Salt Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-08-14: Parleys Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2021-01-12: Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-07-09: Earthquake And Aftershocks (Earthquake)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-29: Rose Crest Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Kearns 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Taylorsville 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- West Jordan 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- South Salt Lake 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Salt Lake City 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Murray 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Midvale 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- South Jordan 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Millcreek 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Provo 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- E Center outside 2002, Dave O, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Approaching Salt Lake International Airport, West Valley City, Utah (7186844280), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Approaching Salt Lake International Airport, West Valley City, Utah (7186843692), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Approaching Salt Lake International Airport, West Valley City, Utah (7186842838), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Approaching Salt Lake International Airport, West Valley City, Utah (7186842136), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Approaching Salt Lake International Airport, West Valley City, Utah (7186844942), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 11172022TaylorsvilleUtahTempleDroneDay-01, Whatsupchadjames, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS025-E-19257 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-429960 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS025-E-19256 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-915 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-1340 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Salt Lake City Aerial 2, Leijurv, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salt Lake City Aerial 3, Leijurv, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salt Lake City Aerial 4, Leijurv, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salt Lake City Aerial 1, Leijurv, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salt Lake City Aerial 5, Leijurv, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Intersection continuous flow, Leon7 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- USANA advertisement (28949120697), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- USANA Amphitheatre (28949134767), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pentatonix at USANA Amphitheatre (30016152028), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- USANA Amphitheatre crowd (43885972941), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pentatonix at USANA Amphitheatre (42077237740), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pentatonix at USANA Amphitheatre (43837736882), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kevin Olusola (42077235010), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pentatonix at USANA Amphitheatre (43885975831), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hawarden, Bobshaw25, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Echosmith at USANA Amphitheatre (43885848571), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Calum Scott at USANA Amphitheatre (28949131257), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Calum Scott at USANA Amphitheatre (43837627742), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Echosmith at USANA Amphitheatre (42077239910), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Calum Scott at USANA Amphitheatre (28949126647), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Calum Scott at USANA Amphitheatre (42981553975), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Echosmith at USANA Amphitheatre (43885850961), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Echosmith at USANA Amphitheatre (30016161358), Ben P L from Provo, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center Exterior, Salt Lake County, Utah, CC0
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