Question 1

Is 84120 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 84120 in West Valley City has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the West Valley City city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 84120 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 84120?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 84120 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 84120. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 84120 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in West Valley City. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 84120?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 84120 is approximately $474K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 84120 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 84120 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 84120 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 84120 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for West Valley City. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 84120 scores similarly to the middle tier of West Valley City neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

West Valley City — ZIP 84120

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School	KG–12	—	—	—
Monticello Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Esperanza School	KG–07	—	—	—
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley	KG–08	—	—	—
Academy Park School	PK–06	—	—	—
Jackling School	PK–06	—	—	—
John F. Kennedy Jr High	06–08	—	—	—
Monroe School	PK–06	—	—	—
Philo T. Farnsworth School	PK–06	—	—	—
Hunter School	PK–06	—	—	—
Valley Crest School	PK–06	—	—	—
Hunter Jr High	07–08	—	—	—
Hunter High	09–12	—	—	—
Neil Armstrong Academy	PK–06	—	—	—