West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County and a suburb of Salt Lke City in Utah. It's the second-largest city in Utah. Prior to its incorporation as a city, it was commonly known by the communities of Hunter, Granger, Chesterfield, and Redwood. It is home to the E Center and the Utah Gizzlies of the ECHL. It is also home to the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, Stonebridge Golf Course, Westridge Golf Course, Rocky Mountain Raceway, USANA Amphitheatre, Hale Centre Theatre, and the Valley Fair Mall.
West Valley City is nestled in the Salt Lake Valley between the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountain ranges. The city's scenic beauty is enhanced by its sense of community, and its commitment to provide high-quality public services for residents and businesses.
West Valley City boasts excellent public schools and short commutes to a variety of research institutions and other higher education opportunities. West Valley City is served by the Granite School District. Public schools include 20 Elementary Schools, 4 Jr. High Schools and 2 High Schools.
North America's largest center-stage theatre, The Hale Center Theatre at Harman Hall also resides in West Valley, bringing with it a cultural experience and availability for all.
The West Valley City Parks & Recreation Department oversees the operation of more than 20 City Parks, two golf courses, the Family Fitness Center, and the Harman Senior Recreation Center. A wide variety of recreational programming is offered at each facility, with programs targeted to all age groups
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $181,300
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 122,374. West Valley City covers 35.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,267 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 84120 - Area code commonly used in this area: 801
Weather
West Valley City, UT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 21.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at West Valley City is 16.50 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 2.09 Inches.
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