The 10 BEST CITIES in Utah To Raise A Family in 2026!

If you're out in Utah, or thinking of moving to the Beehive State, you're probably looking for a great city to raise your family in. You're probably hoping for a great area with the best schools, the best parks, and even a neighborhood that your kids can play with their friends until the streetlights come on. Utah has some really great spots for ALL of that! Whether you've got a snowboarding-on-the-weekends family, or a hiking family, or even a family that likes having great neighbors, Utah might be the place you've been dreaming of!

Organizing this list, HomeSnacks has analyzed some of the US Census date for Utah cities. These cities must have at least 10,000 residents. HomeSnacks has analyzed crime rates, family friendly activities, education, and the percentage of households with kids.

UTAH'S TOP 10 MOST FAMILY FRIENDLY CITIES:

10. Bluffdale

Population: 17,460
Median Income: $119,009
Average Home Price: $594,901
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 38
Households with kids: 51.5%

9. Riverton

Population: 44,864
Median Income: $115,869
Average Home Price: $595,710
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 38
Households with kids: 47.8%

8. South Jordan

Population: 78,118
Median Income: $119,822
Average Home Price: $631,787
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 50
Households with kids: 42.7%

7. Smithfield

Population: 13,658
Median Income: $87,175
Average Home Price: $454,486
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 46
Households with kids: 50.4%

6. Herriman

Population: 55,301
Median Income: $115,198
Average Home Price: $581,187
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 42
Households with kids: 55.7%

5. Syracuse

Population: 32,798
Median Income: $125,602
Average Home Price: $553,580
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 60
Households with kids: 59.3%

4. Mapleton

Population: 11,756
Median Income: $123,534
Average Home Price: $683,277
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 51
Households with kids: 50.1%

3. Saratoga Springs

Population: 40,391
Median Income: $117,005
Average Home Price: $568,121
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 56
Households with kids: 69.0%

2. Farmington

Population: 24,463
Median Income: $115,278
Average Home Price: $629,364
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 61
Households with kids: 47.1%

1. Kaysville

Population: 32,714
Median Income: $121,867
Average Home Price: $612,119
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 42
Households with kids: 50.3%

Get our free mobile app