Bluffdale, UT is a fast-growing city located about 20 miles south of Salt Lake City and the Great Salt Lake, and just 5 miles north of Utah Lake. Bluffdale was incorporated in 1978, and named after it’s many bluffs and dales. Bluffdale is a crossroads for utilities and transportation between Utah County and Salt Lake County, and as a result of connecting the residents of the two counties, Bluffdale’s motto is “Life Connected”.
Bluffdale is also known for being the home to the Intelligence Community Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative Data Center (or Utah Data Center, for short). The Utah Data Center is a United States Intelligence Community storage facility that supports the National Cybersecurity Initiative and stores details of people’s phone and internet use – although its exact mission is secret.
For a short period of time, Bluffdale was called ‘Mousley’, after the Bishop of the newly formed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1886.
Bluffdale, UT Population & Demographics
The City of Bluffdale is a rapidly growing small city, with a 600% change in population between 1980 and 2013. The population of Bluffdale is 13,403 spread out over about 11 square miles and with 1,203 people living per square mile. Many families with young children call Bluffdale their home, making the median age of residents a young 27.8. And about 67% of the population is married with an average household size of 3.9. The population is evenly distributed with 50% males and 50% females.
The residents of Bluffdale enjoy a high median household income of $116,454, which is 1.5 times more than the Salt Lake City Metro area and also 1.5 times more than the rest of Utah’s median household income.
Bluffdale is not an overly diverse city, with 89% of the population being white, 5% Hispanic, and 3% black.
If you’re thinking about living in Bluffdale you’ll be happy to know that Bluffdale is an extremely safe place to live, with 96% of cities being more dangerous and the rate of crime only 9 per 1,000 residents. However, if you are moving to Bluffdale, look at the southwest portion of the city as it is considered the safest area.
The Bluffdale Police Department is committed to maintaining a high quality of life for the residents of the city. They employ 4 full time police officers, as well as investigators and administration staff.
Cost of Living in Bluffdale, UT
According to Payscale, the cost of living in Bluffdale is 6% higher than the national average. Transportation and gas prices are 7% higher than the national average.
The $492,000 median price of homes in Bluffdale was up 34.1% in 2021 compared to 2020, selling after about 24 days on the market. Housing expenses are 28% higher in Bluffdale compared to the rest of the country, but surprisingly, the utility prices are 22% lower than average and groceries are 2% lower than average. If you’re looking to buy a home check this list of current homes for sale in Bluffdale, UT. For renters, the median rent prices in Bluffdale are $1,387 per month.
Average Bluffdale Living Expenses at a Glance
- Energy Bill – $130.77
- Phone Bill – $139.40
- Gallon of Gas – $2.40
- Loaf of Bread – $3.25
- Dozen Eggs – $1.76
Bluffdale, UT Neighborhoods | Where to Live in Bluffdale
The city of Bluffdale divides Utah County and Salt Lake County. It’s conveniently located near I-15 and major highways that get you anywhere you need to go around the area, like Redwood Road and Bangerter Highway. Bluffdale’s rapid growth gives the city both established neighborhoods and charming new communities, including:
Porter’s Point
If you’re looking for townhomes and lower maintenance living, Porter’s Point offers mainly townhomes. It offers scenic water and mountain views to the east and west and is located near the East Jordan Canal.
Liberty Cove
Just east of the Jordan River Canal, Liberty Cover offers amazing views of the river to many homeowners. But you aren’t left out of the mountain scenery here, as you can see the Oquirrh Mountains to the west or look to the east for a glimpse of the Wasatch Mountains.
Westgate
Known for a neighborhood where people settle down to raise their families, Westgate is mostly single-family homes. The Westgate neighborhood of Bluffdale is one of the city’s more established neighborhoods.
Bluffdale, UT Weather & Climate
Bluffdale has all four seasons, although most people refer to them as the hot season, cold season, wet season, and dry season rather than spring, summer, fall, and winter. The hot season is also the dry season, and lasts about 3 months from June to September. The average daily temperatures remain above 80°F and July will send most people in search of air conditioning, with the average high of 91°F and lows only reaching 65°F.
July is also the driest month of the year in Bluffdale.
The cold season lasts about 3 months as well, from November to February, where the average daily temperatures remain below 45°F. Unless you are an avid snow skier or generally love cold weather activities, you’ll probably want to sit by a fireplace for the entire month of January when average temperatures remain below 35°F.
April showers (bring May flowers) are an actual thing in Bluffdale, with an average of 7 wet days bringing at least .04 inches of precipitation throughout the month. You might start to feel like a duck in Bluffdale between September and June, as the wet season lasts over 8 months!
Things to Do in Bluffdale, UT
The city of Bluffdale is mostly a residential area, but there is no shortage of things to do within a few minutes drive to the outskirts of the city.
The House from Disney’s UP
After watching the movie with the kids, drive over to Herriman to see the house in real life! It’s a fantastic and affordable family outing. You can drive by and take a peak, or book a photo shoot.
13218 S. Herriman Rose Blvd, Herriman, UT, 84096
Wardle Fields National Park
Amazing family park with a free splash pad for all ages in the summer months. You can find shaded or sunny areas to sit, pavilions, and picnic areas. The playground is a lot of fun and features a zipline and giant slides, basketball courts, tennis courts, and there are giant rocks all over the park that the kids like to climb on.
14148 S 2700 W, Bluffdale, UT 84065, (385) 468-7275
Other Things to Do Nearby
- Museum of Natural Curiosity
- KidsTopia
- Living Planet Aquarium
- Luminaria in winter months
- Alcatraz Escape Games
Bluffdale, UT Restaurants
There is a variety of restaurants located along the outskirts of the city whether you’re craving Mexican, American, Italian, our pub classics.
Redemption Bar and Grill
Redemption is a sports bar with the added bonus of an upper level island-themed Tiki Bar on the outdoor patio. You can watch the sun set over Salt Lake City while enjoying a cocktail. The menu features “appeteasers” to start your lunch or dinner off right, with their famous trash-can nachos or ‘fire in the hole’ cauliflower with hot sauce.
3517 W Maradona Dr, Herriman, UT 84065, (801) 938-9363
Jim’s Family Restaurant
If you’re looking for an eatery to bring the kids, check out Jim’s Family Restaurant for affordable and delicious breakfast or American entrees like steaks, seafood, salads, and desserts. Breakfast is served anytime of day, and the extensive kids menu is sure to offer something for reven the pickiest eaters.
1728 Park Ave, Riverton, UT 84065, (801)446-7670
Jobs in Bluffdale, UT
The largest industries in Bluffdale are retail trade, construction and health care, while the highest paying industries are real estate, agriculture, fishing, hunting, mining, professional, and technical. The largest employers in Bluffdale include:
- Goldman Sachs
- Amazon
- Infosys
- Walmart
- Wells Fargo
If you want to work for the government, check out this list of jobs in Bluffdale.
Many residents of Bluffdale make the 40 minute commute from Bluffdale to Salt Lake City to take advantage of the job opportunities with large corporations located there.
Bluffdale, UT Schools
Children living in Bluffdale are in the Jordan School District. There are five traditional public schools and four charter public schools. Bluffdale Elementary provides a Portuguese Dual Immersion program for a rich, bilingual experience.
Public Schools
- Bluffdale Elementary School
- Mountain Point Elementary School
- South Hills Middle School
- Hidden Valley Middle School
- Riverton High School
Charter Public Schools
- North Star Academy (K-9)
- Summit Academy (Independence)
- Summit Academy (14400 South)
- Summit High School
Bluffdale, UT Statistics & Information
There is a single zip code covering the 11.14 square miles of Bluffdale, 84064; and two area codes: 801 and 385. Bluffdale is in the Mountain Time Zone and sits at a medium elevation of 4,436 feet above sea level.
Bluffdale Map
Tips for Living in Bluffdale, UT
- You’ll need a car in Bluffdale as there isn’t much public transportation available
- Pick out your school ahead of time as there are limited spots
- Fill your closet with rain gear like rain boots, raincoats, and umbrellas for the 8 month wet season
- Living in Bluffdale is safer than 96% of all other cities
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