Utah · Metropolitan Area
North Salt Lake is a small city in Utah with a population of 23,239. Residents earn $106,885 per year, which is 42% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Salt Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. North Salt Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Salt Lake is $106,885, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places North Salt Lake among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in North Salt Lake is $469,800, making it a premium housing market at 67% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,613 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
North Salt Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 82 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,504 per 100,000, 28% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
North Salt Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches, including 52.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 82.0% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.0% |
| 34% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,885 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,466 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,490 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $95,513 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 67,066 |
| County GDP | $153,846M |
| Restaurants | 2,569 |
| Healthcare | 3,689 |
| Retail | 3,475 |
| Manufacturing | 1,406 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,666 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.99% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |
| Census Median | $469,800 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $570,681 |
| Median List Price | $545,000 |
| Median List Price | $545,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $260 |
| Homes Sold | 23 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 19.6% |
| Inventory | 51 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,613 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,754 |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,666 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.99% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,733/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,689 |
| Total Violent | 81.5/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 34.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 46.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,504.4/100K |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 448.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,700.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 355.3/100K |
| Arson | 17.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 88 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.6 inches |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,241 ft (1,293 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8471°N, 111.9188°W |
| County FIPS | 49035 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,690/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,689 |
| Restaurants | 2,569 |
| Retail Stores | 3,475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 88 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |