Eagle Mountain, UT vs Wheat Ridge, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Eagle Mountain
65.5
#1628 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 16). Eagle Mountain leads in crime level (6.0 vs 13.2). Eagle Mountain leads in median household income ($100,837 vs $79,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagle Mountain, UT | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1628) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 56,932 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $509,720 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $100,837 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+19.5 |
D
65.5 Score
Eagle Mountain, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$509,720
Population
56,932
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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