North Salt Lake, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
23,239 Population 2,690/sq mi density
$106,885 Median Income $44,466 per capita
$469,800 Home Value $568,573 Zillow
$1,613 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
38 Violent Crime/100K 1,008 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$106,885 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$469,800 home value, $1,613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher

North Salt Lake, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,885
42% above
$44,466 per capita
Home Value
$469,800
67% above
Zillow: $568,573
Median Rent
$1,613/mo
39% above
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
90% below
1,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
21% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
142%
Home Value
167%
Rent
139%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
10%
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.