West Valley City lies just west of Salt Lodge (Salt Lake City), developed rapidly post-1950s. It comprises several neighborhoods and towns like Fairbourne Station, Hunter, and Kearns (adjacent). The area is urban/suburban — predominantly residential subdivisions developed in the later 20th century, with apartment/townhouse infill. Proximity: about 10 minutes’ drive from downtown Salt Lake City, making it very accessible to the larger city’s employment. Housing: More affordable than the core city. Average home value is around US$460,000–490,000. Because it is built-up, large new land-tracts are fewer; building might cost similar per square foot to Salt Lake but lot premiums are less. So a 2,500 sq ft new construction could run around US$700,000–800,000 depending on lot and materials.