Living in South Salt Lake, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Salt Lake · Census data 2020–2024
South Salt Lake has 26,352 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $72,152 (24% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $410,200, the median rent is $1,451/month.
South Salt Lake at a glance
- Population
- 26,352
- Median age
- 31.4State: 32
- Median household income
- $72,152State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $410,200State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,451/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 38.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is South Salt Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Salt Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Salt Lake the median home value is $410,200, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,451 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,824 a month in housing costs.
South Salt Lake median household income
The median household income in South Salt Lake is $72,152 and the income per person is $39,414. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in South Salt Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,876
- Owner-occupied
- 38.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.8%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.30
South Salt Lake demographics
- Population
- 26,352
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 10,940
- Foreign-born
- 22.4%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Salt Lake ›
Education in South Salt Lake
35.8% of adults 25 and older in South Salt Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Salt Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.1%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
South Salt Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Salt Lake | 26,352 | $72,152 | $410,200 | $1,451 |
| Millcreek | 63,648 | $98,045 | $627,200 | $1,492 |
| Murray | 50,188 | $90,746 | $507,500 | $1,500 |
| Taylorsville | 58,678 | $86,413 | $433,800 | $1,482 |
| Salt Lake City | 208,007 | $75,090 | $539,500 | $1,414 |
| Holladay | 31,099 | $117,043 | $763,400 | $1,704 |
| West Valley City | 138,437 | $92,209 | $419,100 | $1,504 |
| Midvale | 35,989 | $75,084 | $436,600 | $1,597 |
| Kearns | 37,696 | $86,968 | $373,700 | $1,744 |
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What is the median household income in South Salt Lake, UT?
The median household income in South Salt Lake is $72,152, 24% lower 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 South Salt Lake?
The median home value in South Salt Lake is $410,200, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in South Salt Lake?
The median gross rent in South Salt Lake is $1,451 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is South Salt Lake, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in South Salt Lake?
The median age in South Salt Lake is 31.4 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in South Salt Lake?
The average commute to work in South Salt Lake is 20 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Salt Lake?
The unemployment rate in South Salt Lake is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Salt Lake?
35.8% of adults in South 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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