Draper, UT

Draper, UT

Updated May 1, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$663K

Median Price

31/100

Walk Score

8.7/10

Schools

30 min

to Salt Lake City

Score Breakdown

FWalkability
31/100
DAffordability
45/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
B+Schools
87/100
ASafety
92/100
WYLT Score67/100

Our Take

Draper offers solid families and high‑income residents a comfortable suburban lifestyle with top‑rated schools and low flood risk, but it suffers from poor walkability, limited transit, and a pricey real‑estate market.

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The Good

  • Highly rated public schools
  • High median household income
  • Low flood risk
  • Proximity to mountains for outdoor recreation

Real Talk

  • !Home prices are high relative to average income
  • !Walk score is only 31, meaning you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !Public transit options are scarce, making commutes to Salt Lake City dependent on driving
  • !Limited dining and nightlife within the neighborhood itself
  • $High property taxes for suburban Utah
  • $Elevated homeowner association fees in many new developments
  • $Potential winter storm insurance premiums

Best For

FamiliesRemote workersHigh‑income professionalsOutdoor enthusiasts

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Draper, UT

A

Safety grade

Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Low
9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

50% safer than the national average

Verify with real-time data

Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

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