Census ACS 2023 · 66 cities
Most Educated Cities in Utah
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In Utah, Highland city has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 64.9%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 66 major cities in Utah.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woods Cross city | 37.3% | $115,335 | 11,490 |
| 2 | West Valley City city | 15.7% | $88,604 | 137,955 |
| 3 | West Point city | 30.3% | $118,660 | 11,559 |
| 4 | West Jordan city | 28.6% | $103,960 | 116,277 |
| 5 | West Haven city | 32.0% | $104,307 | 19,977 |
| 6 | Washington city | 34.7% | $94,015 | 30,686 |
| 7 | Vineyard town | 48.8% | $100,022 | 13,510 |
| 8 | Vernal city | 14.6% | $59,178 | 10,254 |
| 9 | Tremonton city | 14.1% | $72,028 | 10,886 |
| 10 | Tooele city | 18.0% | $88,893 | 37,265 |
| 11 | Taylorsville city | 23.8% | $85,608 | 59,010 |
| 12 | Syracuse city | 38.2% | $132,459 | 34,009 |
| 13 | Stansbury Park Cdp | 38.5% | $132,429 | 11,163 |
| 14 | St. George city | 34.1% | $72,870 | 99,184 |
| 15 | Springville city | 38.9% | $88,516 | 35,474 |
| 16 | Spanish Fork city | 38.2% | $98,497 | 43,632 |
| 17 | South Salt Lake city | 33.9% | $68,035 | 26,277 |
| 18 | South Ogden city | 33.2% | $81,543 | 17,563 |
| 19 | South Jordan city | 46.5% | $126,400 | 80,331 |
| 20 | Smithfield city | 41.6% | $90,602 | 14,033 |
| 21 | Saratoga Springs city | 52.0% | $123,619 | 44,070 |
| 22 | Santaquin city | 25.8% | $95,175 | 15,391 |
| 23 | Sandy city | 45.7% | $111,242 | 94,723 |
| 24 | Salt Lake City city | 50.9% | $74,925 | 203,888 |
| 25 | Roy city | 23.1% | $91,112 | 39,021 |
| 26 | Riverton city | 35.3% | $119,093 | 44,944 |
| 27 | Provo city | 45.0% | $62,800 | 114,303 |
| 28 | Pleasant View city | 34.0% | $126,679 | 11,104 |
| 29 | Pleasant Grove city | 40.9% | $96,347 | 37,544 |
| 30 | Payson city | 26.6% | $84,286 | 22,205 |
| 31 | Orem city | 42.5% | $81,292 | 97,048 |
| 32 | Ogden city | 25.6% | $70,053 | 86,973 |
| 33 | North Salt Lake city | 40.9% | $106,885 | 23,239 |
| 34 | North Ogden city | 37.2% | $107,425 | 21,473 |
| 35 | North Logan city | 45.4% | $84,821 | 11,228 |
| 36 | Murray city | 40.7% | $87,864 | 49,904 |
| 37 | Millcreek city | 53.9% | $98,502 | 63,342 |
| 38 | Midvale city | 34.2% | $73,058 | 35,736 |
| 39 | Mapleton city | 54.0% | $127,860 | 12,340 |
| 40 | Magna metro township | 14.1% | $87,516 | 29,488 |
| 41 | Logan city | 38.8% | $56,764 | 53,923 |
| 42 | Lindon city | 46.1% | $104,583 | 11,594 |
| 43 | Lehi city | 50.2% | $125,860 | 81,039 |
| 44 | Layton city | 36.0% | $99,188 | 82,512 |
| 45 | Kearns metro township | 12.7% | $83,355 | 37,058 |
| 46 | Kaysville city | 48.9% | $128,996 | 32,861 |
| 47 | Hyrum city | 32.2% | $85,557 | 10,022 |
| 48 | Hurricane city | 26.8% | $67,424 | 21,677 |
| 49 | Holladay city | 57.9% | $112,369 | 31,236 |
| 50 | Highland city | 64.9% | $178,662 | 19,625 |
| 51 | Herriman city | 41.9% | $118,446 | 57,336 |
| 52 | Heber city | 42.6% | $107,784 | 17,438 |
| 53 | Grantsville city | 23.9% | $97,216 | 13,637 |
| 54 | Farmington city | 50.6% | $120,432 | 24,934 |
| 55 | Eagle Mountain city | 38.3% | $105,576 | 49,514 |
| 56 | Draper city | 50.8% | $130,680 | 50,159 |
| 57 | Cottonwood Heights city | 52.8% | $116,583 | 32,984 |
| 58 | Clinton city | 26.5% | $109,915 | 23,492 |
| 59 | Clearfield city | 23.5% | $75,429 | 32,895 |
| 60 | Centerville city | 47.8% | $117,831 | 16,692 |
| 61 | Cedar City city | 34.1% | $63,789 | 37,202 |
| 62 | Brigham City city | 29.3% | $66,435 | 19,796 |
| 63 | Bountiful city | 46.6% | $103,723 | 45,093 |
| 64 | Bluffdale city | 38.2% | $122,879 | 18,168 |
| 65 | American Fork city | 42.0% | $95,823 | 35,312 |
| 66 | Alpine city | 56.6% | $156,786 | 10,272 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highland city is the #1 ranked city in Utah by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 64.9% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Utah has 66 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Utah.