Emigration Canyon metro township, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,465 Population 80/sq mi density
$184,722 Median Income $100,320 per capita
$959,100 Home Value $628,769 Zillow
$2,286 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$184,722 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$959,100 home value, $2,286/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Emigration Canyon metro township, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$184,722
146% above
$100,320 per capita
Home Value
$959,100
240% above
Zillow: $628,769
Median Rent
$2,286/mo
97% above
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.1%
123% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Emigration Canyon metro township Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Emigration Canyon metro township's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
246%
Home Value
340%
Rent
197%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
223%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Emigration Canyon metro township a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Emigration Canyon metro township residents earn a median household income of $184,722 , which is 146% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $100,320. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67,066 business establishments, including 2,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Emigration Canyon metro township is $959,100 , 240% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $628,769. Median rent is $2,286/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

75.1% of adults in Emigration Canyon metro township hold a bachelor's degree or higher (123% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Emigration Canyon metro township has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population1,465
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$184,722
Per Capita$100,320
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490

Housing

B+
Home Value$959,100
Rent$2,286
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$628,769
Housing Units604
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,733/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation6,078 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+40.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Emigration Canyon metro township was built in 1984.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.