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South Salt Lake, UT
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South Salt Lake, UT
At a Glance
How South Salt Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Salt Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Salt Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Salt Lake residents earn a median household income of $68,035 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,348. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 South Salt Lake is $390,400 , 38% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,779. Median rent is $1,329/month, with 26.9% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
South Salt Lake reports 801 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 111% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,285/100K. The murder rate is 3.9/100K.
Education
33.9% of adults in South Salt Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Salt Lake has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.