2022 Best places to retire in Utah

Current Resident: I love living next to the Red Mountain, Snow Canyon State Park, and to be near "broadway in the desert" Tuachan Amphitheater. It's still developing so much, but I love that it's also tucked away from busy downtown St. George!... Read 24 reviews

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• Population 8,931

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  Rating 4 out of 5  379 reviews

Current Resident: The heat can be very overwhelming in the Summer. Especially if your AC goes out in your car or home. Have some money saved away for WHEN this happens. Aside from that I love the natural and architectural beauty here! I feel like the city works hard to make each area welcoming and pleasant to be at. I love the libraries and parks and multiple walking/adventure trails around. The cool mountains are close and so are the man-made reservoirs making it easy to have a lake day. I also LOVE going out to eat and there are countless adorable little restaurants to try. I wish the theaters were a little more glamorous but they don’t feel old and are surely pleasant. If we could figure out how to smooth out traffic then it would be perfect.... Read 379 reviews

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• Population 87,176

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived here for about 1.5 years. I wasn’t sure what to expect after moving here, the neighborhood was well kept, but older and everyone had something to say about “Ogden being the arm pit of Utah”. This area is safe and family friendly and it’s only trending upward. It’s beautiful and close to EVERYTHING. This is a great place to live with great people and a safe area.... Read 6 reviews

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• Population 9,181

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  14 reviews

Current Resident: Kanab is such a beautiful place to live. With the red hills, there is so much you can go out and do. You can go hiking, four-wheeler riding, or just drive around and enjoy the scenery. Kanab is very family-friendly but is also used as a retirement place as well. You can raise your kids here and have them live close to grandma and/or grandpa. It is safe to walk the streets even at night. You can let your kids hang out with friends and not worry about them getting into too much trouble or losing their way. All the businesses in town are kind and polite too. Which makes this a wonderful place to live and have friendly neighbors. If you need something just call a business and they will be happy to assist you. Kanab is so friendly and has such a great view. It is also close to most of the National Parks in Utah. There is very little reason to ever leave, but a great many reasons to move in and stay.... Read 14 reviews

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• Population 4,767

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  88 reviews

Current Resident: Holladay is beautiful green. The city looks to grow fast. Interesting business models within the city. Lots of residential space. Diverse business and very local shopping. Everyone is friendly and sweet. They always offer help and show a high level of concern of each other. Dog and pedestrian friendly options. The city has plenty of cool places for any season to chill and connect with nature. Hammocking is fun around this city although hard to find locations.... Read 88 reviews

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• Population 30,461

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  58 reviews

Former Resident: I have lived in Centerville my entire life and I have loved it there. The people are very kind there. It is also at the base of some mountains, so there is plenty of hiking and biking trails and other outdoor activities. There are several elementary schools in Centerville, and 1 Jr. High School; however, the closest high school is Viewmont High School which is on the boarder of Centerville and Bountiful. There are also plenty of beautiful parks with basketball, tennis, and racquetball courts. There are plenty of fun activities to do in the summer and in the winter. In the winter, Centerville gets a lot of snow which makes sledding and skiing fun activities to do when it's cold outside.... Read 58 reviews

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• Population 17,527

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  12 reviews

Niche User: Park City is a wonderful place to live. It is small, but cosmopolitan. It is a wonderful place with unique opportunities for children and adults alike.... Read 12 reviews

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• Population 8,177

Former Resident: Santa Clara is a beautiful town. Friendly people, gorgeous scenery, you can’t help but feel happy when you’re here.... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 7,868

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  146 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Millcreek for over ten years and I believe it is a wonderful place to live! The people are so kind and helpful. There are always activities going on in the community. Millcreek is a very family-friendly place to live as well. I always feel safe and trust that others will treat me well. There are plenty of places with activities for children. The Millcreek library is a particularly wonderful part of the community. In addition to library services, there is a cafe and a gym to cover the interests of a varied audience. In short, Millcreek is wonderful!... Read 146 reviews

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Current Resident: Overall, this is a nice place to retire, however, not the cheapest. The weather is good, not great. In winter, the temperature will drop in the twenties, but will hover around 40's- 50's, with occasional snow that melts in a day. Hot weather will begin in late May, with temperatures in the upper nineties to over 105 almost every single day until late September. The red mountain scenery is nice, but I miss the green scenery where I came from. The politics in this area is conservative which suits me fine, however, I am finding that some people here are unreliable in business dealings, especially when you are looking to have some work done on your house. Prices for quotes are all over the place, so be careful. Just because someone is Mormon, does not not mean they are honest. I have found some excellent businesses, who are honest and LDS, but I shopped around. I am doing well as a non Mormon here and people are friendly, but I am friendly as well.... Read 59 reviews

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• Population 28,192

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  Rating 4 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: Small town feel, but close enough to important services in St. George. Beautiful area, with mild to hot weather year round. Gateway to Zion National Park and many other natural wonders!... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 4,383

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  15 reviews

Current Resident: Midway's Swiss heritage is like no other. From its quiet streets to busy Swiss Days, it is a celebration of history and culture. Everyone is very friendly and is willing to contribute to the community. Midway is one big family!... Read 15 reviews

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• Population 5,210

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: This is the greatest town in the state. You get a small town feel, but it is so centrally located to everything. Great schools, great neighborhood, fantastic neighbors, amazing views, and so convenient to anywhere you need to go. I love this town! I hope to stay here the rest of my life!... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 1,562

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  183 reviews

Current Resident: Bountiful is a pretty great place to live. We are 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, home of the Utah Jazz and the 2002 Winter Olympics. We are diverse in our socioeconomics and have a strong sense of community. This is seen through the variety of community events that are held; Annual Coats for Kids Car Show, Top of Utah race through, elite farmers market, Handcarts days, the precursor to Utah's Pioneer day celebrations.... Read 183 reviews

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• Population 43,991

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• Population 5,995

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  70 reviews

Current Resident: I've only lived in Midvale for a couple of months but, from what I've experienced so far, I think I'm going to like it. With the pandemic going on, its especially hard for groups to gather for events. This past weekend, when they would normally have a regular car show in a large parking lot, they held a rolling car show and the 100+ cars drove through the neighborhoods of our city. It was pretty cool!... Read 70 reviews

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• Population 33,708

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  38 reviews

Current Resident: Pretty good! There is a lot of diversity over different geographic areas of South Ogden, but the North side of the city it much more diverse than the South. As an active teenager I enjoy having trails and parks to go to, and South Ogden has some pretty dang good parks. The Nature Park is one of my favorites. If the Police are ever needed, they show up in a timely manner. Some of the roads could use some more attention . . . but not too bad overall.... Read 38 reviews

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• Population 17,080

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  101 reviews

Current Resident: My husband and I moved to the area 6 years ago in our late 20's and have loved it. Most of our neighbors are friendly, a good mix of young and older folks but we notice our older neighbors are more approachable. We were surprised to learn that about half of our neighbors we know are LDS, but have never felt bothered with the LDS culture. The access to the mountains is amazing and the best in the valley and maybe even the country. Plenty of hiking and skiing within minutes but we do plan accordingly because of increased traffic in the canyons at certain times (weekends & powder days). There's also a nice variety of local and chain restaurants but we wish for more walkability to a centralized area with local spots. CH is a typical suburb, but we come from Midwest suburbs and it far beats that because of outdoor access. It's also not unique to CH but the poor air quality in the valley is frustrating to deal with every winter and summer - something to consider if moving from out of state.... Read 101 reviews

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• Population 33,865

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  Rating 4 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: I love where I live! I've meet my best friends here in my area and I'm very grateful to live where I do. There aren't a lot of sight-seeing things near by, but I live at the base of the mountains so there are so many hikes that you can do!... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 5,792

Current Resident: I mean, anywhere you live would be better if you had more money, but as far as convenience, community, and job opportunities, Logan is really amazing. Large enough to merit public transportation and several public parks, but small enough that it is a nice, clean place. Lots of cute little shops and restaurants. I love it.... Read 58 reviews

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• Population 10,978

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: Great small town with a loving community. Lots of fun community events and great enviroment for families of every kind.... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 6,168

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  402 reviews

Current Resident: When I was 5 I moved to sandy with my family. Since then I have lived in several different homes in the sandy area. Though I myself do not drink, you can find bars, restaurants, movie theaters, shopping centers, arcades, roller skating, gyms, ice cream and other dessert places, race tracks, and several other fun things to do. We have a number of dentist offices, doctor offices, cemeteries, funeral homes, donation drop-offs, banks, gas stations, churches (LDS, Catholic, Baptist, etc.), handicap schools, public schools, hair and nail salons, auto shops, and many other resources in the sandy area. I graduated high school many years ago and have noticed that many of my grade school peers have not left sandy either, simply because it is home and everything is conveniently located, the people are nice, the city is clean, safe, and full of history. Our biggest attraction is the Rio Tinto Stadium, which is home to the Real Salt Lake Soccer Team. Sandy is the BEST, I feel blessed to live here!... Read 402 reviews

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• Population 96,137

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  134 reviews

Current Resident: The Kaysville area feels aimed towards younger families. There's a large community actively involved in the elementary schools after school activities, etc. There are many different fun centers aimed towards kids, but are also utilized by a lot of teenagers for group dates! Kaysville unfortunately doesn't have a lot of diversity, which is especially prominent in the schools. The neighborhoods are safe and family friendly. The cost of living here varies depending on what area of Kaysville someone lives in.... Read 134 reviews

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• Population 31,957

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  64 reviews

Current Resident: I have been living in Alpine since I was 5, with the exception of a few years abroad, and it has been such a great experience! Nestled right between Lone Peak and Timpanogos, there are too many hiking trails to count, yards and houses are beautifully manicured, and you always feel safe.... Read 64 reviews

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• Population 10,509

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: Right next to freeway and close to two commuter rail stops. It said this place is a rural suburban area but it really isn't because there is like a five story apartment building going up and all the land in sunset is basically all being used for housing. People here either work in Salt Lake, HAFB, or Ogden primarily.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 5,309