Population: 112,070
Median age: 27
Average home price: $120,000
Building permits issued in 1992: 951
Building permits issued in 1998: 2,000
Land area in square miles: 35.5
Largest employers: United Parcel Service, Alliant Tech Systems, First Health, Franklin Covey, Frito Lay, Valley Fair Mall, Prime Option
Racial and ethnic diversity:
White: 82 percent
Hispanic: 7 percent
Black: 1 percent
Asian/Pacific Islander: 9 percent
Native American: 1 percent
Attractions:
The E Center
Hale Centre Theatre at Harman Hall
West Ridge Golf Course
Jordan River Parkway
West Valley City's Fitness and Wellness Center
Education/public schools:
Elementary, 20;
Junior High, 4
High School, 2