RANK #622 / 996 · POP 363,032 · UT
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.3%
Antelope Island State Park, home to free-roaming bison and stunning Great Salt Lake views, is a defining feature of Davis County, Utah. Located just north of Salt Lake City, the county offers a blend of suburban living and natural amenities. Commute times to Salt Lake City are generally short, aided by Interstate 15 and the FrontRunner commuter rail. The community feel is often described as family-friendly and safe, with access to over 500 miles of trails for hiking and biking, numerous parks, and fishing ponds. The county's location between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake provides diverse outdoor recreation opportunities, from mountain trails to beaches on Bridger Bay.
Life in Davis County is characterized by a focus on family and community, with highly-rated public schools. Many residents commute to jobs in nearby Salt Lake City or within the county. The economy is driven by sectors such as defense, with Hill Air Force Base being a major employer, alongside small manufacturing, distribution, and service industries. The county has seen consistent economic growth, with an increase in GDP and a low unemployment rate, reflecting a resilient local economy.
Overvalued relative to economy
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.5x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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Davis County has a Boom Town Index score of 38/100, ranking #622 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.4% and a median household income of $101,285, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Davis County is $423,200 with median rent at $1,407/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2393, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.4%. Home values changed +2.9% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.55% of Davis County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.