Salt Lake City, Utah
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City Overview
As of 2009, Salt Lake City's population is 180,651 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.59 percent.
The median home cost in Salt Lake City is $210,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -7.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Salt Lake City's cost of living is 2.13% Lower than the U.S. average.
Salt Lake City public schools spend $4,049 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 22 students per teacher in Salt Lake City.
The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City is 6.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Salt Lake City jobs have Decreased by 2.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 Salt Lake City, UT, population is 180,651. There are 1,640 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Salt Lake City, UT
The median age is 31.2. The US median is 37.6. 49.09% of people in Salt Lake City, UT, are married. 10.79% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.5 people. 19.01% of people are married, with children. 7.47% have children, but are single.
Race in Salt Lake City, UT
76.67% of people are white, 2.03% are black, 6.01% are asian, 1.37% are native american, and 13.57% claim 'Other'.
22.17% of the people in Salt Lake City, UT, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 77.83% are non-hispanic).
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Has it's good and bad: The good: Beautiful scenery; outdoor activities galore; variety of weather; good schools; fairly low crime rate; nice people. Yes the summers are hot but the evenings... (read more)Native Utahn: Though I've only lived in SLC for 3 months, I must say that there is much to do, especially if you venture out to other parts of the Wasatch Front (Provo metro, Salt... (read more)I'm excited to move here!: If you only knew how terrible Oklahoma City is. I'm excited to attend college in Utah! I'm a tad nervous to move to a whole different state. I've been living in OKC... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
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Health
There are 289 physicians per 100,000 population in Salt Lake City, UT. The US average is 170.
Salt Lake City, UT Health Index
Air quality in Salt Lake City, UT is 13 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Salt Lake City, UT is 68 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Air Quality: We are very concerned during winter when there is an inversion in the Salt Lake Valley. Residents are somewhat unable or unwilling to give up driving, although public... (read more)re: Living Among the Saints - 10/4/2008: Salt Lake City does not have a one-party political climate. The majority of the city council members consist of Democrats, and the Mayor is a Democrat. The state... (read more)re: Living Among the Saints - 10/4/2008: Living among Saints? I lived in Salt Lake for 10 years and while I agree Salt Lake is blessed with beautiful surroundings and easy access; living among "one dimensional"... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Salt Lake City, UT, is 6.10%, with job growth of -2.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.80%.
Salt Lake City, UT Taxes
Salt Lake City, UT,sales tax rate is 6.60%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Salt Lake City, UT Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,534, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $42,258.
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Great Economy: The economy is doing awesome right now. We are proud of Utah's 2.9% unemployment rate and low turnover at most jobs. There is growth in all areas including retail,... (read more)Climate: It is a great climate if you like to have all the seasons. You have to like the hot and cold... (read more)Inversion: Lots of smog during the winter months. Terrible... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 6.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 29.80% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.60% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,534 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $42,258 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.63% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.31% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.84% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.14% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.33% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.63% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.43% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.73% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.23% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.73% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.76% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 25.66% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.34% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.48% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.14% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.59% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.04% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Salt Lake City, UT, is $210,600. Home appreciation is -7.40% over the last year. The median age of Salt Lake City, UT, real estate is 50 years.
Salt Lake City, UT Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 45.58% of the Salt Lake City, UT, population. 7.26% of houses and apartments in Salt Lake City, UT, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Cost of living, Salt Lake City: Cost of living, particularly housing, is low here, especially compared to many locations in the western... (read more)Has it's good and bad: The good: Beautiful scenery; outdoor activities galore; variety of weather; good schools; fairly low crime rate; nice people. Yes the summers are hot but the evenings... (read more)Native Utahn: Though I've only lived in SLC for 3 months, I must say that there is much to do, especially if you venture out to other parts of the Wasatch Front (Provo metro, Salt... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
| Median Home Age | 50 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $210,600 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -7.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 47.82% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.26% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 45.58% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.06 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.65% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.75% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.92% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2.43% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 5.70% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.15% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 24.03% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 21.05% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 7.11% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 4.07% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 3.11% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.84% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 4.12% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.76% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 2.23% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7.46% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.27% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.94% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 14.68% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 12.99% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 30.55% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Salt Lake City, UT, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Salt Lake City, UT, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 8. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Has it's good and bad: The good: Beautiful scenery; outdoor activities galore; variety of weather; good schools; fairly low crime rate; nice people. Yes the summers are hot but the evenings... (read more)Native Utahn: Though I've only lived in SLC for 3 months, I must say that there is much to do, especially if you venture out to other parts of the Wasatch Front (Provo metro, Salt... (read more)I'm excited to move here!: If you only knew how terrible Oklahoma City is. I'm excited to attend college in Utah! I'm a tad nervous to move to a whole different state. I've been living in OKC... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
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Climate
Salt Lake City, UT, gets 17 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 51 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 83.
On average, there are 222 sunny days per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 27. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 66 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Climate: It is a great climate if you like to have all the seasons. You have to like the hot and cold... (read more)Inversion: Lots of smog during the winter months. Terrible... (read more)50 /50: nice 6 months cold 6... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
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Education
Salt Lake City, UT, schools spend $4,049 per student. There are 22 pupils per teacher, 682 students per librarian, and 741 children per counselor in Salt Lake City, UT schools.
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Utah Mormon Culture...: Utah Mormon culture has really bothered me since we moved to Utah. There seems to be a stronger possibility of insincerity in this area. I can't judge individual... (read more)Mormons: Mormons everywhere, making the laws so strict, being forced to buy wine coolers at the liquor... (read more)re: Utah is a Theocracy - 6/2/2007: The religion doesn't control the government anymore than the environmentalists control the government. Environmentalists hold deep sway in Utah politics, about as much... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Salt Lake City, UT, takes 21 minutes. 70% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 6% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Great Economy: The economy is doing awesome right now. We are proud of Utah's 2.9% unemployment rate and low turnover at most jobs. There is growth in all areas including retail,... (read more)Climate: It is a great climate if you like to have all the seasons. You have to like the hot and cold... (read more)Inversion: Lots of smog during the winter months. Terrible... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Salt Lake City, UT is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Salt Lake City, UT is more expensive.
Overall, Salt Lake City, UT cost of living is 97.87.
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Cost of living, Salt Lake City: Cost of living, particularly housing, is low here, especially compared to many locations in the western... (read more)Has it's good and bad: The good: Beautiful scenery; outdoor activities galore; variety of weather; good schools; fairly low crime rate; nice people. Yes the summers are hot but the evenings... (read more)Native Utahn: Though I've only lived in SLC for 3 months, I must say that there is much to do, especially if you venture out to other parts of the Wasatch Front (Provo metro, Salt... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
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67.50% of the people in Salt Lake City, UT are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 5.96% are Catholic; 3.31% are Protestant; 56.06% are LDS; 1.28% are another Christian faith; 0.47% in Salt Lake City, UT are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.39% affilitates with Islam.
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Utah Mormon Culture...: Utah Mormon culture has really bothered me since we moved to Utah. There seems to be a stronger possibility of insincerity in this area. I can't judge individual... (read more)Mormons: Mormons everywhere, making the laws so strict, being forced to buy wine coolers at the liquor... (read more)re: Utah is a Theocracy - 6/2/2007: The religion doesn't control the government anymore than the environmentalists control the government. Environmentalists hold deep sway in Utah politics, about as much... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
| Percent Religious | 67.50% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 5.96% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 3.31% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 56.06% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 0.71% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.45% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.60% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.66% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.51% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.39% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.28% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.47% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.39% | 0.54% |
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37.54% of the people in Salt Lake City, UT are registered as Democrats. 59.57% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 2.89%.
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Has it's good and bad: The good: Beautiful scenery; outdoor activities galore; variety of weather; good schools; fairly low crime rate; nice people. Yes the summers are hot but the evenings... (read more)Native Utahn: Though I've only lived in SLC for 3 months, I must say that there is much to do, especially if you venture out to other parts of the Wasatch Front (Provo metro, Salt... (read more)I'm excited to move here!: If you only knew how terrible Oklahoma City is. I'm excited to attend college in Utah! I'm a tad nervous to move to a whole different state. I've been living in OKC... (read more)Have an opinion about Salt Lake City? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salt Lake City Click Here
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