At a Glance
Median Income
$74,925
$49,642 per capita
Home Value
$495,700
Zillow: $572,003
Median Rent
$1,343/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.9%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
8.4% smoking rate
How Salt Lake City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salt Lake City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salt Lake City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salt Lake City residents earn a median household income of $74,925 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,642. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% 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 Salt Lake City is $495,700 , 76% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $572,003. Median rent is $1,343/month, with 29.5% 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 1962.
Education
50.9% of adults in Salt Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salt Lake City 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
Population203,888
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,839/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,925
Per Capita$49,642
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
C+
Home Value$495,700
Rent$1,343
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$572,003
Housing Units93,105
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,226 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations207
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Salt Lake City was founded in 1847.
The median home in Salt Lake City was built in 1962.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
15.4% 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.