The beautiful community of West Haven, Utah, is situated at the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains near the shores of the Great Salt Lake. Residents looking for West Haven apartments for rent will enjoy the blend of natural amenities and small-town living offered here. Although it is a growing town, it still retains its charming aesthetic that has drawn many people to the area. According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the population has dramatically increased in the past two decades from about 2,145 people in 1990 to more than 10,400 residents today.

West Haven is a very young community and was established in 1991 when residents of Kanesville and Wilson voted to become a city. However, both of these communities were settled during the 1850s and '60s by farmers.

People looking at West Haven apartments may find employment in one of the many diverse opportunities in the county. Some of the top employers include Department of Treasury, Weber State University, Fresenius USA Manufacturing, McKay-Dee Hospital Center or Associated Food Stores. http://jobs.utah.gov/opencms/wi/regions/northern/weber/weberme.pdf

Although the overall cost of living is about 2 percent higher than the national average, people moving to West Haven may enjoy the lower average commute time of 25 minutes. West Haven is a very car-dependant community, so residents moving here may want to have a vehicle to get around.

Residents of West Haven are near one of the premier mountain resorts in Utah: Snowbasin. This park has beginner hills and challenging expert runs over 3,000 skiable areas and 3,000 vertical feet. Any ski or snowboarding enthusiast will love being so close to the beautiful mountains in this region.

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