Bluffdale is a medium-sized city located in the state of Utah. With a population of 19,080 people and two associated neighborhoods, Bluffdale is the 48th largest community in Utah. Bluffdale has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Bluffdale, where the median household income is $119,009.00.
Housing costs in Bluffdale are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Utah.
Also of interest is that Bluffdale has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 18.14% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Bluffdale is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Bluffdale’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The education level of Bluffdale citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 35.53% of adults in Bluffdale have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Bluffdale in 2022 was $43,491, which is wealthy relative to Utah, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $173,964 for a family of four. However, Bluffdale contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Bluffdale home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bluffdale residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Bluffdale include English, Irish, German, European, and British.
The most common language spoken in Bluffdale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.