West Point
Utah

Davis County — West Point —
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West Point sits at the far northwest corner of Davis County where the Great Salt Lake's eastern shoreline defines the western boundary and the residential city begins. The city's position at the lake margin creates two defining characteristics: lots are consistently larger than Davis County standards because the flat lake-plain topography permitted generously spaced subdivision platting, and western-facing properties have unobstructed views across the salt flats and open water toward the Promontory Mountains and the Stansbury Range beyond. These views — on clear winter days stretching 60+ miles — are unlike anything available in east Davis County at comparable prices.

The housing stock in West Point is predominantly 1990s–2015 construction, built during the city's primary growth decades when it expanded from a small rural community into a 12,000-person city. This creates a relatively uniform age profile that makes comparable sales analysis straightforward and means most homes carry functional modern systems without the 1960s-era deferred maintenance issues common in Clearfield or Woods Cross. Price per square foot averaging $195 is among the lowest in Davis County for homes of this vintage, reflecting the lot-generous west side location premium over density rather than square footage cost.

Syracuse High School serves West Point — the same school serving the adjacent city of Syracuse to the south — creating a shared school community between the two northwest Davis cities. The school's growing program depth and modern facilities serve West Point well. For buyers comparing West Point to Clinton (the adjacent city to the east), the primary difference is school assignment (West Point → Syracuse High; Clinton → Clinton High) and lot size profile (West Point typically 500–1,000 sq ft larger per lot). Use our neighborhood quiz to compare both.

Price Ranges by
West Point Neighborhood Zone

West Point's Market —
What the Numbers Mean for Buyers

West Point's +3.7% annual appreciation leads the northwest Davis County quadrant and reflects the recognition dynamic of a city that delivers genuine space-per-dollar advantages that aren't yet fully priced into the market. Buyers who purchased west-side large-lot properties in 2019–2021 have seen strong equity gains as the lot size premium becomes more broadly understood. The absorption rate of 1.6 months confirms active seller's market conditions, though west corridor properties with industrial adjacency characteristics track longer at 2.0–2.5 months.

The median of $440K sits below the Davis County average of $465K — the northwest location discount reflecting the longer SLC commute from west Davis and the distance from Davis County's most established commercial centers. For buyers who aren't SLC-daily commuters, this discount represents pure space-per-dollar value. West Point's $195/sqft average is among the lowest in the county for post-1990 construction. The list-to-sale ratio of 97–101% means well-priced properties sell near asking in most conditions.

Investment buyers in West Point find cap rates of 4.0–4.7% that compare well to the county average. The large lot characteristics create ADU development potential that most Davis County markets at comparable prices lack — and Utah's ongoing ADU liberalization may create significant additional value for large-lot investors over a 7–10 year hold. The military tenant demand that sustains Clearfield and Clinton carries through to West Point given the Hill AFB commute of 18–25 minutes. Use the investment analyzer to model scenarios.

Schools Serving
West Point

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