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South Salt Lake
  • Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
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Salt Lake City

South Salt Lake

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    South Salt Lake is a suburb of Salt Lake City with a population of 26,086. South Salt Lake is in Salt Lake County. Living in South Salt Lake offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In South Salt Lake there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in South Salt Lake and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About South Salt Lake...
    Population
    26,086
    Suburb of
    Salt Lake City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $287,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,039
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      629.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      173.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      212.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      574.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      5,345.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,789.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
    More About South Salt Lake Residents

    Working in South Salt Lake

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,589
    National
    $69,021
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