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Is West Point, UT expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,00714% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$130,161about $10,847/month · 49% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$491,10048% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Most homes (88.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,280 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Utah cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Utah. It is number 67 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Point
$2,007
$1,657
$1,781

How much do households earn in West Point?

Under $25k
4.2%
$25k–50k
11.2%
$50k–100k
39.2%
$100k–150k
28.2%
$150k+
17.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 46.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Point

SizeWest PointU.S. average
3 bedrooms$1,929$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,307$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is West Point overall?

Everyday prices in Utah overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
108
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
79
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Point, so the Utah figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Point

🏛️ Property tax$2,569a year · 0.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$116a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Point

Commute to work23.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home88.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Point?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,401 a month less.

Renting
$2,007
Owning
$3,408

Owning assumes a typical $491,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Point, UT?

Renting in West Point costs a median of about $2,007 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

How much do I need to make to live in West Point?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,280 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Point cheap or expensive?

West Point is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $130,161. It ranks 67th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Point?

The median homeowner in West Point pays $2,569 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.

Is West Point more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Utah are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in West Point?

The median home value in West Point is $491,100, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

11,929 people live in West Point. Numbers are typical (middle) values.