Salt Lake City metro, UT relocation guide
Moving to Draper, UT
About Draper
Draper is a southeast-valley suburb of about 51,000 residents (2020 Census), set at the Point of the Mountain where the Salt Lake and Utah Valleys meet. It blends Silicon Slopes corporate campuses (Adobe, eBay) with outdoor access — Corner Canyon's trail network climbs directly from neighborhoods into the Wasatch. Draper is home to IKEA's Utah store, the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, and the Draper Utah Temple.
Home prices in Draper
The median list in Draper is $859,000.
Top places in Draper
- Corner Canyon — 30+ miles of hiking and mountain biking trails rising from the city.
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium — major aquarium with sharks, penguins, and a Utah Waters gallery.
- IKEA Draper — the region's IKEA store at the Point of the Mountain.
- Draper City Park — flagship park with an amphitheater and the famous Draper Days.
- Traverse Mountain — master-planned hillside community with outlets and views.
- Point of the Mountain — hang-gliding and paragliding launch site.
- Adobe and Silicon Slopes corporate campuses.
Commuting from Draper
- Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~25–30 minutes via I-15 (approximate; ~18 miles; Point of the Mountain congestion can add time).
- UTA TRAX Blue Line serves Draper (Draper Town Center, Kimballs Lane, Draper Peaks stations); approximate ride to downtown: ~40–45 minutes.
- FrontRunner commuter rail stops at Draper station.
Schools in Draper
Public schools: Canyons School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Draper FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Draper, UT?
The median list in Draper is $859,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Draper, UT?
Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~25–30 minutes via I-15 (approximate; ~18 miles; Point of the Mountain congestion can add time). - Which school district serves Draper, UT?
Draper is served by Canyons School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.