2019 Best Places to Live in Salt Lake CountyAbout this List

Greater Avenues

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 46

Current Resident: Greater avenues is an awesome area to live in if you are a downtown or suburban loving person! The community sends out a newsletter with newest information about things that will affect the neighborhood. My dog escaped from my backyard one time and if it wasn't for the neighborhood watch that had been implemented, I may have never found him! I am so thankful for that! The University of Utah is easily accessible by car in 5 mins, bike by 10-20mins, or walking (time varies depending on how far west you are from the school).
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• A-

• 20,028 Population

East Liberty Park

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 4

Niche User: I love it here, it's very calm and beautiful. Sometimes it's a bit boring and the government can be a bit strict because of the religious influence.
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• A+

• B+

• 8,347 Population

Wasatch Hollow

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 4

Current Resident: Safe, quiet, dog+cat friendly, folks take pride in home and yard, friendly, walkable,bike-able neighborhood,tree lined streets,LGBT welcoming, great schools for kids,we live along side Mormons,Catholics,Jewish, Nons, Others, all seem to get along. Aging Boomers and Millenials as well as young families all live happily here.Only wish is for inversion free air in winter/summer.
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• A+

• B+

• 3,143 Population

East Bench

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 2

Niche User: 1Great neighborhood. Everyone maintains their homes and genuinely cares about each other. Very welcoming and congenial
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• A+

• B+

• 6,334 Population

Yalecrest

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 7

Current Resident: Excellent neighborhood. I've lived here for 8 years. My home value nearly doubled. Great walkability. You can shop without a car. Great selection of restaurants and good stores within 10 minutes walk. I bike to work at the University of Utah. 8 minutes to go, 6 minutes to come back. Very safe. I have not noticed any crime. I often walk our dog at midnight by myself and nothing to worry about. Family friendly, with little kids selling lemonade in the streets during the summer. Very quiet and peaceful. Half hour from amazing skiing and 10 minutes from nice hiking trails in the foothills. 10 minutes from everything downtown Salt Lake has to offer but the city feels an hour away. Great schools. Friendly people. Many parks, beautiful tree-lined streets and a diversity of beautiful homes, many of them historic and well-maintained. It looks like an American neighborhood from a movies. I am foreign- born minority and very liberal. People have been very friendly. I feel lucky to live here
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• 4,160 Population

Foothill/Sunnyside

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 1

Niche User: I have lived in this zip code most of my life. I moved a few neighborhoods away for a year, but moved into my current apartment recently. I have really enjoyed the safety and friendliness of the neighborhood growing up.
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• B+

• 1,576 Population

Bonneville Hills

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT

• A

• B+

• 2,815 Population

Sugar House

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 100

Current Resident: I have lived in Sugarhouse my entire life and I absolutely love it. It is so beautiful in all four seasons, especially spring and fall. And although I'm not a huge fan of snow, the snow here to beautiful! I love that Sugarhouse has so many shopping and eating areas that are safe and family friendly. There's always somewhere to go to have fun! I also know that it is a fairly affordable neighborhood. Everything that you could ever want or need (grocery stores, restaurants, entertainment, parks, etc.), you can almost always find somewhere within a 10 minute drive of what you want. Sugarhouse has shaped me into who I am today.
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• 42,141 Population

East Central/East Liberty Park

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT

• A

• B

• 3,254 Population

Central City/Liberty-Wells

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 5

Niche User: Fun place to live, very minimal crime. Culture can be hard sometimes outside downtown.
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• A

• B

• 3,189 Population

Capitol Hill

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 11

Niche User: I LOVE where I live! The best for me is the location, I can walk everywhere I want to go and even ride the train to work. The only downfall is that I have to drive 45 minutes to work when I drive. However I have no desire to move and plan to live in the area forever.
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• B+

• 13,676 Population

Holladay

• Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
• 71

Current Resident: Holladay is a tight knit community. It is oriented strongly in the family and activities that provide time to be spent all together. It is clean and currently undergoing many changes to better it, both in neighborhoods and in commercial areas. It is a safe place, and the schools in the area are ranked highly and offer a fine education. It is a religious area and many seem to be quite devout in the things they believe offering a high moral code to the area. Holladay is great!
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• 30,793 Population

Salt Lake City

• City in Utah
• 498

Current Resident: The city is clean, safe, with lots to do. There're museums, art galleries, comedy clubs, historical and religious sites. There's a very diverse, multicultural community, and the state capital is right on top of a beautiful hill with a great view of the Salt Lake valley. If you like outdoor activities Salt Lake is a great place to go with access to tons of hiking trails, camping spots, lakes, and lots more! Housing is affordable and there is PLENTY of employment opportunity, with lots of projected growth.
So there's tons to do, easy access to opportunity of every kind, good public transit, and I'm sure there're great things I know I'm forgetting. Apart from all that I think Salt Lake would benefit if they worked on their roads a bit. They're not too bad and when it snows the city is on top of it when it comes to plowing and salting, but there are quite a few potholes, bad road designs, faded road lines, etc. It's nothing too bad, like I said, but a few touch ups would do good.
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• B+

• 194,188 Population

East Central

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 44

Niche User: Everyone is way happier in Utah in general. I have travelled quite a bit over the summer months and everyone else seems miserable compared to Utahns. I know that Salt Lake Cities population is expected to triple by 2050. I would live here again even though it is horrible being governed by Mormon influence on Utah politics.
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• 17,001 Population

Cottonwood Heights

• Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
• 88

Current Resident: It's a beautiful area nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, and aptly described as "the city between the canyons", as it's a short ride into Big or Little Cottonwood Canyons for skiing or hiking. It's a good area to live and work, and it's extremely close to the 215 belt route which allows easy access to the University of Utah and downtown Salt Lake City. There's a recreation center, bicycle paths, and some beautiful parks sprinkled throughout the area. Additionally, the city sponsors remarkable community events, including it's crown jewel, Butlerville Days held around Pioneer Day (7/24).

Real estate is highly sought after and relatively expensive, so the area tends to lean towards upper middle class. Older neighborhoods tend toward a mixture of families with older children and older couples, while developments have a mix of everything. The population is primarily white.
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• B+

• 34,214 Population

Millcreek

• Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
• 129

Current Resident: Close to everything you need! Grocery, shopping centers, restaurants, gyms, churches. Close freeway access, so you can get anywhere in the valley under 30 minutes! The suburb is quiet and friendly, but just 15 minutes away from beautiful downtown! The city is nestled under the majestic Wasatch Mountains, with Mount Olympus towering prominently over us. The view of the valley is spectacular, especially if you go up the mountains a little ways. Easy access to 3 large canyons where outdoor recreation is calling. Seven ski resorts are all within a 45 minute drive. The best place on earth to live!
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• 60,297 Population

Liberty-Wells

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 10

Current Resident: Definitely a growing area! the biggest complaint I’ve heard is that crime rates are a bit higher here. But it’s still Salt Lake City crime so it is pretty mellow in comparison to other cities I’ve lived in. You are close to everything so getting anywhere is a breeze and traffic is mellow. Its got a good mix of young working adults, families and retirees. Also a plus it’s a very dog friendly area with tons of owners walking their dogs all year round!
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• 9,693 Population

Downtown

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 8

Niche User: It would live here again. It is a great place to be if you are interested in being in the middle of downtown, where you can reach everything you need in less than 20 minutes. It is very clean and the air is good. It has all seasons, snow and sunny weather.
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• B

• 5,240 Population

Midvale

• Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
• 55

Current Resident: I have loved living in Midvale! The neighborhoods are friendly and inviting and safe! Close enough to downtown making an easy commute but far enough away to leave behinf all the "big city" drama. No matter what store you need, you're no further than 15 minutes away. Traffic can sometimes be awful- especially on Saturdays by Fashion Place mall off State St., but you learn to just avoid these types of area's.
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• B+

• 32,249 Population

Draper

• Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
• 163

Former Resident: Very nice area to live! Most people are quite friendly, police are very often patrolling areas to ensure safety, parks and facilities are quite nice. Very family friendly area, many great nearby public schools, some of which were just built and are brand new! Can be a bit on the expensive side to live in Draper but if you can afford it, it's a very nice place to live!
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• 47,043 Population

Sandy

• Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
• 334

Current Resident: Sandy is a wonderful place with kind people, a growing economy, and safety beyond your dreams. Living in Sandy, the main religion is Latter Day Saint. It's literally in the title, Saint! We strive to be the best people we can be for the world. With the expansion of numerous business complexes, Downtown Sandy makes for a great night around town. Safety, is our number one; Living in Sandy, there is a 1 in 443 chance that you will be the victim of a violent crime. That is lower than most of Utah! Sandy is the best place for you.
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• 94,556 Population

South Jordan

• Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
• 249

Current Resident: South Jordan is a great place to live! Centrally located in the Salt Lake Valley, it is easy to take advantage of the many attractions nearby! Such attractions include; Movie theaters, restaurants, parks with scenic trails, a lake, a golf course, and the beautiful Oquirrh Mountain Temple with adjoining Park all just minutes away, you're sure to find fun and beauty whenever you're itching to get out! The neighborhood is full of friendly people who are always looking to help eachother. The schools are close by, so you don't have to worry about your children's safety, as they travel to and from home. South Jordan is the perfect place for anyone looking for a place to raise a family in a safe environment, with plenty to do, and with friendly people!
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• 65,523 Population

Fairpark

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 12

Niche User: I love living in this area and have lived here most of my life. The fairpark/rose park area is constantly improving and is a fantastic neighborhood as well as am integral part of Salt Lake.
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• 12,703 Population

Central City

• Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT
• 26

Niche User: Great, friendly atmosphere. Very interesting and relatively quiet city. This is my second time living in Salt Lake City in a span of 20 years. I would definitely live here again if I could do it all over. The future of this area seems as it would be a mix of polished technology, modern housing, and technology based jobs, while retaining its original old-timey charm. Driving can be dangerous, some roads need repair, and air quality is often low, but overall a wonderful place to live and attend school!
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• 11,013 Population

Riverton

• Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
• 180

Current Resident: Riverton has a great spirit about it. The people are amazing, so nice, generous and loving. There are so many things to get involved to really become a part of the community. Riverton High School is also one of the best schools in Utah. Over the years they have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to donate to charity and the loving spirit that fills the air during that time is incredible. Overall Riverton is a very loving, welcoming and friendly environment to live in.
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• B+

• B+

• 41,997 Population