Woods Cross
Utah

Davis County — Woods Cross —
FrontRunner in your backyard. I-15 at the front door. D

Woods Cross is a city of dual character — an I-15 commercial and industrial corridor on its western edge and quiet residential neighborhoods on its eastern side. The commercial strip, which includes refinery and manufacturing operations, provides the economic base and the industrial adjacency discount that keeps Woods Cross property prices below comparable south Davis County communities. But for buyers who specifically target the residential east side, the value proposition is genuine: Davis School District, the same SLC commute as Bountiful, and the FrontRunner station that makes car-free commuting to Salt Lake City or Ogden the easiest it is anywhere in Davis County.

The Woods Cross FrontRunner station sits within walking distance of much of the city's eastern residential area — and within a 5-minute drive of effectively the entire city. This makes Woods Cross the most transit-accessible city in Davis County, serving buyers who commute regularly to downtown SLC, the University of Utah, or Ogden without wanting to own two cars for the purpose. For buyers using FrontRunner commuting as a meaningful financial decision (avoiding a second car payment of $500–$700/month), the Woods Cross premium is effectively negative — you get cheaper housing and cheaper commuting simultaneously. See our commute calculator for FrontRunner total-time estimates.

The residential neighborhoods east of US-89 in Woods Cross are genuinely underappreciated — established streets, mature trees, and the community character that comes from a small city where most residents know their neighbors. The appreciation rate of +3.8% leads Davis County's comparable-price tier (tied with Syracuse) despite — or because of — the below-median pricing that creates more room for percentage gains. Buyers who purchased in Woods Cross in 2018–2019 have seen some of the most significant equity gains in south Davis County given the city's strong appreciation from a lower starting base.

Price Ranges by
Woods Cross Neighborhood Zone

Woods Cross's Market —
What the Numbers Mean for Buyers

Woods Cross's +3.8% appreciation is the highest in south Davis County and reflects the recognition-catch-up dynamic — buyers discovering that the residential east side of Woods Cross delivers Bountiful-equivalent school access and SLC commute at a meaningful discount. As this value arbitrage becomes more widely understood among informed buyers, the price gap between Woods Cross and comparable Bountiful addresses is likely to compress further, meaning early buyers capture more appreciation. The absorption rate of 1.8 months confirms active seller's market conditions for the residential east side.

The median of $410K positions Woods Cross as the most affordable city in south Davis County — $80K below Bountiful and $20K below North Salt Lake for effectively equivalent school district access. The discount reflects two things: the industrial corridor adjacency on the west side, and the lower community brand recognition that comes from the city's modest profile. Both are addressable by buyers who do the research and focus on specific residential addresses rather than the city's overall character.

The FrontRunner factor is real and quantifiable for commuter buyers — a Wood Cross buyer who commutes to downtown SLC 5 days per week by FrontRunner rather than driving saves approximately 250 hours of driving time annually, $2,000–$3,500 in fuel and vehicle wear, and the associated stress of peak-hour I-15 navigation. Over a 10-year ownership period, the total commute cost savings are comparable to the entire price discount from Bountiful. Our commute calculator models the full cost of driving vs rail for your specific situation.

Schools Serving
Woods Cross

Woods Cross is served entirely by the Davis School District. Always verify your specific address's school assignments directly with Davis SD before purchase.