Living in North Salt Lake, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Salt Lake · Census data 2020–2024
North Salt Lake has 23,474 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $101,447 (7% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $497,700, the median rent is $1,667/month.
North Salt Lake at a glance
- Population
- 23,474
- Median age
- 32.7State: 32
- Median household income
- $101,447State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $497,700State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,667/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is North Salt Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Utah median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Salt Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Salt Lake the median home value is $497,700, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,667 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,198 a month in housing costs.
North Salt Lake median household income
The median household income in North Salt Lake is $101,447 and the income per person is $43,892. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in North Salt Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,271
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.91
North Salt Lake demographics
- Population
- 23,474
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 8,066
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Salt Lake ›
Education in North Salt Lake
43.3% of adults 25 and older in North Salt Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Salt Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
North Salt Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Salt Lake | 23,474 | $101,447 | $497,700 | $1,667 |
| Woods Cross | 11,531 | $120,543 | $497,400 | $1,771 |
| Bountiful | 45,023 | $104,785 | $532,200 | $1,565 |
| West Bountiful | 5,915 | $135,179 | $579,400 | $1,547 |
| Salt Lake City | 208,007 | $75,090 | $539,500 | $1,414 |
| Centerville | 16,679 | $123,130 | $531,200 | $1,918 |
| Farmington | 25,389 | $127,338 | $650,700 | $1,769 |
| South Salt Lake | 26,352 | $72,152 | $410,200 | $1,451 |
| Emigration Canyon | 1,433 | $190,833 | $1,065,500 | $1,944 |
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What is the median household income in North Salt Lake, UT?
The median household income in North Salt Lake is $101,447, 7% higher than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Salt Lake?
The median home value in North Salt Lake is $497,700, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in North Salt Lake?
The median gross rent in North Salt Lake is $1,667 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is North Salt Lake, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Utah median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
What is the median age in North Salt Lake?
The median age in North Salt Lake is 32.7 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in North Salt Lake?
The average commute to work in North Salt Lake is 20 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Salt Lake?
The unemployment rate in North Salt Lake is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Salt Lake?
43.3% of adults in North Salt Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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