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Salt Lake City, UT

Aggregated across 13 ZIP codes in Salt Lake City.

Population: 268,603 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Salt Lake City, UT is $604,147 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $613,340 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,802/month. 61 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, winter weather, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$604,147

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$604,147
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+12.0%
10-year appreciation
+99.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$620,014
House Price Index (state)
737.5 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$613,340
Median list price
$616,642
Median price per sqft
$355
1-year sale-price change
+2.9%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
681
For-sale inventory
907
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
860
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
286

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,802/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,202/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,615/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,143/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,439/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
61
Elementary schools
39
Middle schools
8
High schools
10
Charter schools
13
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Salt Lake District, City Academy, Open Classroom
Schools include
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center, City Academy, Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant, East High, Open Classroom

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winter weather, earthquake, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · winter weather: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A02
NFIP flood claims on record
168
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
700 South 1600 East PCE Plume (0.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.7°F
Average low
41.4°F
Annual precipitation
24.2 in
Annual snowfall
83.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
121
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
427
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
91,149
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
66,277

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Timpanogos Cave National Monument (18 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
22
Hospitals include
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH UTAH VALLEY HOSPITAL, HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL - SALT LAKE, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH MCKAY-DEE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
56
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,209 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
47.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,947
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
78.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
693,564
Average weekly wage
$1,558
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,179

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Salt Lake CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$604,147$489,073$288,527
Median sale price$613,340$497,250$325,000
Median days on market37 days53 days51 days
Typical rent$1,802/mo$1,717/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,947$1,857$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Salt Lake City, UT?
$604,147.
What is the median sale price in Salt Lake City, UT?
$613,340.
How long do homes take to sell in Salt Lake City, UT?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Salt Lake City, UT?
Typical rent: $1,802/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salt Lake City, UT?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winter weather, earthquake, lightning, wildfire.
Is Salt Lake City, UT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 168 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A02. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Salt Lake City, UT?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salt Lake City, UT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salt Lake City, UT?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: 700 South 1600 East PCE Plume, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve Salt Lake City, UT?
61 schools (39 elementary, 8 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Salt Lake City, UT walkable?
Walkability index: 15.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Salt Lake City, UT?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Salt Lake City, UT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.9 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Salt Lake City

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