The Town FilesWhite City, Utah
City in Salt Lake County · population 5,522 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $466,600
- Household income
- $106,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 82 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 34.9
White City is a city of 5,522 people in Salt Lake County, Utah. The median home is worth $466,600, close to the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better transit than 99% of Utah towns, more walkable than 98% of Utah towns, more vibrant than 97% of Utah towns.
How White City ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in White City is worth $466,600, close to the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $106,357, which is more affordable than 67% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,605 a month. 86.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | White City | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $466,600 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,605 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $106,357 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.3% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in White City
| People | White City | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 94.3% |
Weather in White City
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 22.8°F. About 24.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 81.9 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White City since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 8, 1989 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 25, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 25, 2026.
Severe weather in Salt Lake County since 1996
Salt Lake County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2021 | Fire | FM-5408: Parleys Canyon Fire |
| January 12, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4578: Straight-Line Winds |
| July 9, 2020 | Earthquake | DR-4548: Earthquake And Aftershocks |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County had 796,203 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,495 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in White City itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Towns near White City
- Sandy, UT0.7 mi · 96,904 people · home $614,100
- Midvale, UT3.5 mi · 36,028 people · home $436,600
- Cottonwood Heights, UT4.0 mi · 33,617 people · home $694,100
- Draper, UT4.9 mi · 51,017 people · home $784,800
- Murray, UT5.8 mi · 50,637 people · home $507,500
- Riverton, UT6.4 mi · 45,285 people · home $592,700
- Holladay, UT6.6 mi · 31,965 people · home $763,400
- South Jordan, UT6.9 mi · 77,487 people · home $650,500
White City questions
Is White City, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White City scores better for retirees than 5% of Utah towns and quieter than 22%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in White City?
The median owner-occupied home in White City is valued at $466,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,357, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,605 a month.
What is the weather like in White City?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.3 inches of precipitation a year and 81.9 inches of snow.
Does White City get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 8, 1989. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)