North Davis
RANK #368 / 996 NAT · POP 363,032
1YR FORECAST: +1.8%
5YR OUTLOOK: +27%
Antelope Island State Park, home to free-roaming bison and stunning Great Salt Lake views, is a defining feature of Davis County, Utah. Located just north of Salt Lake City, the county offers a blend of suburban living and natural amenities. Commute times to Salt Lake City are generally short, aided by Interstate 15 and the FrontRunner commuter rail. The community feel is often described as family-friendly and safe, with access to over 500 miles of trails for hiking and biking, numerous parks, and fishing ponds. The county's location between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake provides diverse outdoor recreation opportunities, from mountain trails to beaches on Bridger Bay.
Life in Davis County is characterized by a focus on family and community, with highly-rated public schools. Many residents commute to jobs in nearby Salt Lake City or within the county. The economy is driven by sectors such as defense, with Hill Air Force Base being a major employer, alongside small manufacturing, distribution, and service industries. The county has seen consistent economic growth, with an increase in GDP and a low unemployment rate, reflecting a resilient local economy.
Overvalued relative to economy
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.5x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
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With a Boom Town Index score of 63/100, Davis County sits in the upper half of all 996 ranked counties. and median household income stands at $101,285 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in UT.
Davis County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $423,200 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.24 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,407/month on average.
Davis County's population is growing — up +1.2% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.4%). Home values shifted +2.9% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.55% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Davis County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.