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Salt Lake County

#5 in Best Counties to Live in Utah
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Utah
  • 73 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Salt Lake County is located in Utah with a population of 1,106,700. Salt Lake County is one of the best places to live in Utah. In Salt Lake County, most residents own their homes. In Salt Lake County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Salt Lake County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Salt Lake County are above average.
    Population
    1,106,700

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $260,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,015
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Salt Lake County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      255
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      95.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      116.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      650.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,547.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      639.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%

    Working in Salt Lake County

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,922
    National
    $55,322
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      Salt Lake County Reviews

      73 reviews
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      Salt Lake County is great! I have been living in the downtown area for the past five years. There are a variety of places to eat with everything from hamburgers to Ethiopian food. You are within driving distance of many beautiful hikes. The sports scene is not the best as the only professional team is the Jazz, but there are several minor league and college teams in the area that you can go see. Recently the market rate for housing has gone up so buying and renting is getting progressively more expensive. If you are looking to buy a house here now is the time. I work closely with the schools and can you from personal experience they are great no matter where you live. There are a wide variety of k-12 educational opportunities. It is starting to get crowded here so if you are looking to move now is the time to come to Salt Lake County.
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      Salt Lake has almost everything you could possibly want! You are close to incredible trails, beautiful ski resorts, and world class climbing. Within 20 minutes you can go from the bustle of the city to the seclusion of the mountains. You are also a few hours away from five different national parks! If night life is your thing, you might be out of luck. The city gets quiet around 9:00 and is pretty shut down by 10:00.
      In general, I would suggest that SL County is a decent place to live.
      However, I believe this is largely dependent upon individual preferences and the community that one chooses to reside in.
      Nightlife is fairly poor compared to many other metropolitan areas in the U.S.
      However, access to outdoor recreation opportunities is seemingly unparalleled.
      The local public education system is fairly average, with relatively low spending per pupil.
      The air quality is quite bad, and the area has a continental climate with large seasonal differences
      Salt Lake County is quickly becoming more diverse and multicultural, particularly in West Valley City, South Salt Lake, Salt Lake City and Taylorsville.
      There are many people from Latin America, the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina living in these areas.
      The South Valley Cities are fairly homogeneous, however.
      Overall, living in Salt Lake County has been favorable for me.