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Draper
  • Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
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Suburb
Salt Lake City

Draper

#11 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Utah
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Draper is a suburb of Salt Lake City with a population of 49,978. Draper is in Salt Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Utah. Living in Draper offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Draper there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Draper and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Draper are highly rated.
    About Draper...
    Population
    49,978
    Suburb of
    Salt Lake City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $569,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,501
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Draper Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      58.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      52.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      16.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      285.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,669
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      188.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
    More About Draper Residents

    Working in Draper

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $116,977
    National
    $69,021
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