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Salt lake city, UT — ZIP 84109

Population: 25,544 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 84109 (Salt lake city, UT) is $820,846 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $750,000 after a median 101 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,407/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, winterweather, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$820,846

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

101

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$820,846
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.6%
10-year appreciation
+103.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$820,846
House Price Index (state)
718.4 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$750,000
Median list price
$737,000
Median price per sqft
$249
Median days on market
101 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
74
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,407/mo
1-year rent change
+8.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$948/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,924/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,220/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Canyon Rim Academy, Granite District
Schools include
Canyon Rim Academy, Eastwood School, Evergreen Jr High, Rosecrest School, Skyline High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winterWeather, earthquake, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
700 South 1600 East PCE Plume (8.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
22.6 in
Annual snowfall
99.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
149
Days with Moderate air quality
200
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
677
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
102,309
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
78,088

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Timpanogos Cave National Monument (18 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL - SALT LAKE, LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ALTA VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,209 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
68.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,116
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
89.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
681,234
Average weekly wage
$1,417
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,836

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 84109State medianUS median
Median home value$820,846$493,588$289,727
Median sale price$750,000$497,250$325,000
Median days on market101 days53 days51 days
Typical rent$2,407/mo$1,728/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,116$1,857$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 84109?
$820,846.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 84109?
$750,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 84109?
Median days on market: 101 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 84109?
Typical rent: $2,407/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 84109?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winterWeather, earthquake, lightning, wildfire.
Is ZIP 84109 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 84109?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 84109?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 84109?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 84109?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 84109 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 84109?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 84109?
Regional Price Parity: 99.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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