Utah
Hill Air Force Base
📍 Ogden, Utah
Home to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex and the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill is a major depot for fighter aircraft maintenance and F-35A operations.
BAH Rates
MHA: UT003 Rates as of 2026
E-1 with Dependents$1,701/mo
E-5 with Dependents$2,007/mo
E-5 without Dependents$1,515/mo
O-3 with Dependents$2,535/mo
O-3 without Dependents$2,007/mo
Housing
View full housing guide →- On-base: Hunt Military Communities — Hill Family Housing, Falcon Hill, Wasatch Peak; homes from 1960s through recent construction; moderate waitlist, longer for larger homes
- Off-base: Davis and Weber counties — median home prices in the mid-to-upper $400s; Layton and Clearfield offer the best proximity to base
- BAH: Has struggled to keep pace with rapid appreciation; many junior families opt for townhomes or condos in Layton/Clearfield as starter options
- Market note: Significant price growth across the Wasatch Front
Neighborhoods
View full neighborhoods guide →- Layton/Clearfield — Closest communities, 5-15 min commute; wide range from 1950s ramblers to new subdivisions on the east bench
- Kaysville/Farmington/Fruit Heights — Highly desirable Davis County cities; top-rated schools, family-friendly, stunning mountain views, 15-25 min commute
- South Ogden/South Weber — More affordable with good school access, 15-20 min drives
- Syracuse/West Point — Fast-growing west side with new construction and quick gate access via the Roy Gate
- Overall safety: Entire Wasatch Front has very low violent crime rates — safety concerns are minimal
Schools
View full schools guide →🏫 Elementary Schools
Hill Field Elementary⭐ 4/10
On-base, close to housing
Lakeside Elementary⭐ 6/10
West Point area
North Park Elementary⭐ 5/10
Roy, military-family friendly
🏫 Middle Schools
Sand Ridge Junior High⭐ 5/10
Roy area, arts programs
North Ogden Junior High⭐ 6/10
North of Hill, solid programs
Roy Junior High⭐ 5/10
Close to base housing
🏫 High Schools
Roy High School⭐ 5/10
Closest to base, diverse
Weber High School⭐ 6/10
Pleasant View, strong CTE programs
Syracuse High School⭐ 7/10
Growing area, good athletics
Gates & Commute
- South Gate (Roy Gate, I-15 Exit 338) — Busiest entry, 10-15 min waits during 6:30-8:00 AM rush; serves main administrative and industrial areas
- North Gate (Clearfield Gate, 650 North) — Lighter traffic, 5-10 min waits; serves Clearfield and Clinton areas
- West Gate — Serves the airfield and restricted areas
- Note: Hill operates 24/7 with shift workers; gates generally open extended hours — check 75th Security Forces Squadron page; I-15 construction is a perennial issue — check UDOT traffic before commuting
Internet Providers
- Xfinity (Comcast) — Primary ISP across Davis and Weber counties; cable plans up to 1.2 Gbps widely available
- CenturyLink/Quantum Fiber — DSL widely available; fiber expanding in select newer subdivisions
- UTOPIA Fiber — Community-owned open-access network in parts of Layton, Clearfield, Syracuse; symmetrical gigabit speeds, often the best value — check availability
- Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, Verizon, or local provider Connext in more rural areas east and west of I-15
Shopping & Dining
- On-base: Hill AFB Exchange and Commissary — both large and well-stocked; Commissary notably good for the installation size
- Layton Hills Mall — Closest shopping center, 10 min from base with JCPenney, Dillard's, food court
- Station Park (Farmington) — Premier shopping destination 15 min south; Apple, H&M, Cinemark theater, plus Twigs Bistro and Slackwater Pizzeria
- Groceries: Smith's (Kroger), Harmons (local premium grocer), Costco in Ogden, WinCo Foods for budget bulk shopping
- Dining: Downtown Ogden's Historic 25th Street — Roosters Brewing, Tona Sushi, and local gems
Gyms & Recreation
- Warrior Fitness Center — Modern on-base facility with 24/7 access
- Outdoor Recreation — Runs trips to Utah's national parks, ski resorts, and backcountry areas; rents gear
- Hubbard Golf Course — Well-maintained 18-hole course with mountain views
- Skiing (within 30 min): Snowbasin (2002 Olympic venue), Powder Mountain, Nordic Valley — all offer military discounts on season passes
- Summer: Wasatch Mountains for hiking, mountain biking (Bonneville Shoreline Trail at mountain base), and rock climbing
- Antelope Island State Park — 30 min away in the Great Salt Lake for bison viewing and trail running
Jobs & Spouse Employment
- Defense contractors: Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, BAE Systems — major operations adjacent to Hill; hire regularly for engineering, logistics, program management
- F-35 mission growth: Utah defense and aerospace sector has expanded significantly
- Education: Davis School District — largest employer in Davis County
- Healthcare: Intermountain Healthcare
- Tech sector: 'Silicon Slopes' — Adobe, eBay, Pluralsight offices in Lehi (~1 hour south)
- Resources: Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) actively promotes spouse employment; base Military & Family Readiness Center offers career counseling and resume workshops
Local Attractions
- Utah's 'Mighty Five' National Parks — Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands — all within 3-5 hour drive for epic weekend camping
- Snowbasin Resort — 25 min from base for world-class skiing (winter) and gondola-accessed hiking/biking (summer)
- Park City — 50 min for additional skiing, Sundance Film Festival, Utah Olympic Park
- Salt Lake City — 30-40 min south for NBA Jazz games, concerts, Temple Square, and growing food scene
- Lagoon Amusement Park (Farmington) — Right around the corner for family fun
- Hill Aerospace Museum — Free, just outside the base gates, features over 90 aircraft
Area Maps
Photo Gallery
base
F-35A Lightning II at Hill Air Force Base
neighborhood
Family homes with Wasatch Mountain views in Kaysville
housing
Modern subdivision in Layton near Hill AFB
nature
Snowbasin Resort, 25 minutes from Hill for world-class skiing
downtown
Station Park in Farmington, the premier shopping destination
restaurant
Dining on Historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden