Farr West is a somewhat small city located in the state of Utah. With a population of 8,021 people and two associated neighborhoods, Farr West is the 79th largest community in Utah. Much of the housing stock in Farr West was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Farr West economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Farr West, where the median household income is $111,875.00.
Farr West home prices are not only among the most expensive in Utah, but Farr West real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Farr West has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Farr West telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.38% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.
Farr West 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, Farr West’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The percentage of people in Farr West who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 26.43% of adults in Farr West have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Farr West in 2022 was $38,696, which is upper middle income relative to Utah and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $154,784 for a family of four.
Farr West is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Farr West home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Farr West residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Farr West include English, German, European, Swedish, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Farr West is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.