Hill AFB, UT - Nearby Cities

Roy, UT
Roy is a city in Weber County, Utah that has a current population of 33,000 people. The town remained a small stop in the road until about 1953 when the first bank branch was established, and business began to flourish. Today, the town is one of the fastest growing communities in the area with most businesses and services represented in town. Hill Air Force Base is just 5 miles from the city, and Roy serves as a prime location for military personnel and their families looking for a more permanent place to live.

Homes for sale in the area start at $179,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $445 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express and the Days Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free high-speed internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $77 a night.

Local attractions include the Roy Historical Museum which is a log cabin museum with fascinating displays including old farm equipment, furniture, clothes, guns, photographs, and military uniforms. The area boasts many championship golf courses such as the Royal Greens Course and the Eagle Lake Golf Course. Putting greens and equipment rental is also available. Golf lessons are offered for golfers of every level of play.

Sunset, UT
Sunset has a population of 5,200 people and is located in Davis County, Utah. The small community is located just 4 miles from the Hill Air Force Base, with a median income of $52,000 a year. The town got its name because the elevation of its ridge allowed for amazing views of the sunsets over the Great Salt Lake The proximity to the military base makes it a popular location for those military personnel looking to relocate to the area. With an easy commute to work and a peaceful residential environment, Sunset is an idyll place for new residents.

Homes for sale in the area start at $117,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $500 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels such as the Crystal Cottage Inn and the Days Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free high-speed internet with rates starting at $77 a night.

Local attractions include the Great Salt Lake State Park which offers many lake activities including kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, and fishing. Camping and picnicking areas are plentiful and the views are picturesque and breathtaking. The Hill Aerospace Museum is nearby and offers a close-up view of 60 different historic aircraft with displays highlighting the impact they have had on wartime. Missiles and bombs are also part of the fascinating exhibits.

Clearfield, UT
Clearfield has a population of 26,000 people and is located in Davis County, Utah. The town has been growing rapidly since the Hill Air Force Base was established in 1940. From the influx of military into the area, the town has been growing ever since. Clearfield is located just 4 miles from the base and offers a prime location for those military and civilians who are looking for a place to live close to where they work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $139,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $539 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels such as the Crystal Cottage Inn and the Days Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free high-speed internet with rates starting at $77 a night.

Local attractions include the Hill Aerospace Museum which is hands-down the best military aerospace museum in the U.S. With over 60 planes on display with missiles and bombs from historical missions, the museum offers a look into the impact that military aircraft had on this region and the World Wars. Local attractions include the Great Salt Lake State Park which offers many lake activities including kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, and fishing. Camping and picnicking areas are plentiful and the views are picturesque and breathtaking.

Layton, UT
Layton is a city with a population of 58,000 people, and the town takes its name after a Mormon colonizer and leader. The town was a sleepy community until the establishment of the Hill Air Force Base in 1940 and the onset of World War II. Layton has grown since then and become a bedroom community of other larger metropolitan areas such as Ogden. Located just 4 miles from the military base, the town is an ideal location for military personnel looking to relocate in the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $230,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $485 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express and the Comfort Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free high-speed internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $89 a night.

Local attractions include 18-hole championship golf courses such as the Valley View Golf Course and the Sun Hills Golf Course. Putting greens and equipment rental is also available. Golf lessons are offered for golfers of every level of play. The Layton Heritage Museum offers over 9,000 historical and cultural items from the late 19th and early 20th century. The museum's permanent exhibit is "Layton Old Town" and shows pioneer artifacts and photographs of the first settlers in the area.

South Weber, UT
South Weber is a small town of 4,200 people located in Davis County, Utah. The town is most well-known for the week in February 1980 when many residents reported seeing Bigfoot throughout the community. There were multiple sightings of the creature and large patches of fur found, but no further evidence of the creature emerged. South Weber was named the 6th best suburb in the country by 2009's Business Week Magazine. The town is located just 4 miles from the Hill Air Force Base.

Homes for sale in the area start at $219,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $445 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels such as the Best Western and the Motel 6 offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free high-speed internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $80 a night.

Local attractions include the Antelope Island State Park which is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake. Roaming herds of antelope, bighorn sheep and bison can be seen while horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, or cross-country skiing. Swimming and beaches are also a major attraction on the island, since the salinity level makes swimmers extra buoyant. Nearby is the Fielding Garr Ranch House that was originally built in 1848 and now serves as a museum with self guided tours through many artifact displays.

Ogden, UT
Ogden is a small community of 1,762 people located about 4 miles from the Hill Air Force Base. The town offers military personnel an idyll location to live close to where they work. Many military choose to settle in the area due to its close proximity. The laid-back atmosphere and lower population make the town a private getaway for residents and visitors alike.

Homes for sale in the area start at $154,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent start at a monthly rate of $500 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging. Such accommodations include the Clarion Hotel and the Holiday Express with nightly rates of $102. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, free high-speed internet and on-site fitness centers.

Attractions in the Ogden area include the Abilene and Smokey Valley Railroad which offers train rides from May through October. The Sunset Zoological Park offers families many animal exhibits as well as movies shown at sunset and fun-filled kid events such as the Manhattan Fire Department's Soak-a-Rama Day. Ogden also offers a gun range for those wanting to improve their marksmanship skills.