South Salt Lake, UT

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 4.9% (36% 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 $438,981. 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 767 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 102% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,877/100K. 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 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.

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