Salt Lake City, UT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
203,888 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,925 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$495,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,255 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Salt Lake County
4
Salt Lake City-Murray Metro Area
4
Utah
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Salt Lake County
7
Salt Lake City-Murray Metro Area
7
Utah
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 29
Feb 1 12 33
Mar 2 8 41
Apr 2 5 48
May 2 1 58
Jun 1 0 67
Jul 1 0 75
Aug 1 0 74
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 2 51
Nov 2 8 39
Dec 2 14 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 22%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, UT State Senate District 10, UT State House District 21, UT
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Schools

First Steps
<1 miles, W
Backman School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Meadowlark School
<1 miles, NW • 1 star
Rose Park School
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

LDS Business College
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Neumont College of Computer Science
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Cortiva Institute-Salt Lake
3 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Lds Hospital
3 miles, E • 5 star
Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Marian Center
4 miles, S
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Airports

Ogden-Hinckley Airport
29 miles, N • 1 star
Provo Municipal Airport
40 miles, S • 1 star
Vernal Regional Airport
129 miles, SE • 1 star
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