West Haven

Yes — 55% of West Haven households include children, and nearly a third of residents are under 18. The city has 13 parks, the River Parkway Trail along the Weber and Ogden Rivers, a disc golf course, a fishing pond, an amphitheater, and a rodeo arena, and FBI crime data shows both violent and property crime below the Utah state average. For more on day-to-day life here, see our full guide to living in West Haven. Families can also see our full guide to West Haven schools.

West Haven sits right off I-15, about 10 minutes from downtown Ogden. Salt Lake City is roughly 35-40 minutes south, and Hill Air Force Base is just 10-15 minutes away — making West Haven a popular choice for military families and civilian employees at Hill.

Weber County's average effective property tax rate is about 0.61% of assessed value, slightly above the Utah state average of 0.49% — but Utah is still the 9th-lowest state in the country for property taxes. On a $600,000 home that works out to roughly $3,660 a year before any primary-residence exemption, well below what buyers coming from most other states are used to paying.

Yes. Ivory Homes is building in the Fairhaven community, and Meritage Homes has new construction in Westwood Estates, with homes priced from the $540s to $580s. Both offer new floor plans and modern finishes for buyers who want a brand-new home in West Haven rather than an existing resale.

It depends on your budget and priorities. Wilson and Westwood Estates offer newer construction and larger lots at a premium. Kanesville is centrally located with easy access to shopping and schools at a more moderate price point. Alpine Ranchettes and Hyland Ranch appeal to buyers who want more land and a quieter, semi-rural feel, often at a better price per square foot. Not sure which fits your budget? Work with a local West Haven specialist to find the right fit.

West Haven is currently a seller's market. Homes are selling for about 1% below asking price on average, though some sell for as much as 22% above asking in competitive situations. Prices are up 1.9% year over year, and homes are spending about 56 days on market compared to 43 days countywide, so well-priced homes are still moving steadily.