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Salt Lake City
  • City in Utah
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Salt Lake City

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade C
    3. Housing
      grade C
    4. Nightlife
      grade A
    5. Good for Families
      grade B+
    6. Diversity
      grade A
    7. Jobs
      grade B
    8. Weather
      grade B+
    9. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A+
    12. Commute
      grade A

    Salt Lake City is a city in Utah with a population of 199,153. Salt Lake City is in Salt Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Utah. Living in Salt Lake City offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Salt Lake City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Salt Lake City and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Salt Lake City are above average.

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    About Salt Lake City...
    Population
    199,153

    Home Listings

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $380,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,141
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      593.4
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      7.8
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      154.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      213.2
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      794.4
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      5,015.8
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,084.1
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      national  11%

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