Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, Utah Overview

Salt Lake City faces challenges across several categories, earning a C grade (48.5/100) and ranking #20 of 20 cities in Utah. Even so, the city scores 73/100 in Growth — a relative bright spot compared to its Safety score of 10/100.

Income & Employment in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City’s median income of $72,951 is 17% below the state median, but positive population growth of 2.8% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3%.

Safety in Salt Lake City

With a violent crime rate of 882.9 per 100,000, Salt Lake City exceeds the Utah average of 228. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 5702.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City has a cost of living index of 96.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $495,700. Median monthly rent is $1,343. Renters spend 22.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Salt Lake City

The adult obesity rate in Salt Lake City is 29.5% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 7.9%. Residents report an average of 18.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Utah ranks #5 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City has a high school graduation rate of 80.5%. The student-teacher ratio is 21.9:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,027. The city has 84 public schools serving 49,354 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Salt Lake City

The annual average temperature in Salt Lake City is 47°F. Summers average 71°F. Winters average 25.1°F. Annual precipitation is 17.1 inches.

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