At a Glance
Median Income
$106,885
$44,466 per capita
Home Value
$469,800
Zillow: $568,573
Median Rent
$1,613/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
1,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
7.0% smoking rate
How North Salt Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Salt Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Salt Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Salt Lake residents earn a median household income of $106,885 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,466. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 North Salt Lake is $469,800 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $568,573. Median rent is $1,613/month, with 25.7% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
North Salt Lake reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,008/100K.
Education
40.9% of adults in North Salt Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Salt Lake has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population23,239
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density2,690/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,885
Per Capita$44,466
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
A
Home Value$469,800
Rent$1,613
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$568,573
Housing Units7,765
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent38/100K
Property1,008/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,241 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries29
Did You Know?
North Salt Lake was founded in 1946.
The median home in North Salt Lake was built in 2003.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
11.1% 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.