Keeping up with Draper Utah

Over one-hundred fifty years ago the city of Draper Utah was established.  The original purpose of the settlement was to create a community for the cattle farmers like many other cities in that time.  Growth has been steady and the population recently reached 38,556.  Renters make up 16% of the population and there are 6,578 Draper homes.  With one of the higher incomes in the state at $84,270, Draper has many high end homes.  Draper’s nice location puts it right between the cities of Salt Lake and Provo, and under 30 minutes away from the airport.

Draper’s climate is a lot like the rest of northern Utah.  In the summer, temperatures average the mid nineties and in the winter, temperatures average the low forties.  Precipitation will reach around 30 inches of snow and 21 inches of rain yearly.  Draper has grown to include major businesses and employers such as: Ebay Corporation, IKEA, 1-800 Contacts, and Swire Coca Cola. 

Draper has many ways to stay entertained.  The most exhilarating activity is hang gliding.  Draper has the largest hang gliding school in the United States and of course is a great place to apply what has been learned.  Go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, and much more can be found at the Boondocks Family Fun Center.  Draper has one golf course and several parks and trails.  The mountains are very close so hiking and biking are also popular activities, not to mention skiing.  Four major ski resorts are just 20 minutes away. 

Utah real estate trends have been all over the place lately.  During both the first and second quarter of 2009, prices of Draper Real Estate decreased and the number of homes sold increased.