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Living in South Salt Lake, UT
Explore South Salt Lake and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.8 / 10
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South Salt Lake at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population26,352
Median Household Income$72,152
Median Home Value$410,200
Median Gross Rent$1,451
Median Age31.4
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home16.5%
Homeownership38.2%
Housing Vacancy7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
South Salt Lake is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in South Salt Lake and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in South Salt Lake
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$410,200
Median Gross Rent$1,451
Homeownership38.2%
Housing Vacancy7.9%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for South Salt Lake, UT
Median Household Income$72,152
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home16.5%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in South Salt Lake and how households are structured
Population26,352
Median Age31.4
Average Household Size2.3
South Salt Lake is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in South Salt Lake
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for South Salt Lake point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, moderate annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High91.4°F
Average Winter Low27.6°F
Annual Rainfall21.8 in.
Annual Snowfall49.0 in.
Seasonal Life in South Salt Lake
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
South Salt Lake is located in Salt Lake County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Salt Lake County.
County Intelligence
South Salt Lake & Salt Lake County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
South Salt Lake is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in South Salt Lake.
Current NarrowTheList data for South Salt Lake shows a population of about 26,352. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Salt Lake County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for South Salt Lake.
For someone considering a move to South Salt Lake, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
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