Salt Lake City, UT Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Salt Lake City | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 213,056 | 3,354,668 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1913.6 | 39.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.93% | 1.74% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.0 | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 90,467 | 1,094,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Salt Lake City has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Salt Lake City | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,445 | $92,351 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.83% | 5.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Salt Lake City | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $420,572 | $457,939 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,345 | $1,405 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 47.2% | 70.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Salt Lake City | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 17.4 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 18.2% | 16.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Salt Lake City has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Salt Lake City | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.2% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | 2.99 | 2.54 |
Health
Salt Lake City has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Salt Lake City | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.5% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.3% | 11.3% | 19.0% |