Salt Lake City, UT

Named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live for three straight years, Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and home to the NBA's Utah Jazz. Entertainment options include Broadway plays and symphony concerts at the historic Capitol Theatre, and residents can enjoy outdoor activities at city parks, national forests and ski resorts. Three high-rated hospitals serve the community along with academic options like the University of Utah.

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Affordable Places To Live In Salt Lake City

Median Household Income

^$57,646

Median Home Value

^$332,357

Housing Affordability Index

87

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

16.10^%

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Education & Career Opportunities In Salt Lake City

Unemployment Rate

2.80^%

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

48.70^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

68.80^%

Food Scene in Salt Lake City

44.10^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

34.20

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

51.70^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$1,187.00

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Love Where You Live In Salt Lake City

Volunteerism Rate

17.90^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

51.60^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

8.10^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

67.60

Health in Salt Lake City

85.40^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

16.20^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.98

27.50^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

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Where to Live Now In Salt Lake City

Average Mortgage Amount

^$859.23

Median Rent

^$789

45.00^%

Of Homes Owned

55.00^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Salt Lake City

10.50^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

14.10^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

13.10^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

17.60^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year