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South salt lake, UT

South salt lake, UT.

Population: 28,882 (Census ACS)

The median home value in South salt lake, UT is $459,506 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $512,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,593/month. 11 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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$459,506

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$459,506
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+12.0%
10-year appreciation
+113.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$480,634
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
$512,000
Median list price
$535,000
Median price per sqft
$337
1-year sale-price change
+10.1%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,593/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
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
11
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Utah International Charter School, Granite District, Salt Lake District
Schools include
Utah International Charter School, Granite Park Jr High, Lincoln School, Woodrow Wilson School, Granite Technical Institute

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
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
5
Nearest Superfund site
Wasatch Chemical Co. (Lot 6) (1.1 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)

Annual precipitation
20.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°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
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
355
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
127,360
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
89,775

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Timpanogos Cave National Monument (21 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MARIAN CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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
1,979
Housing built before 1970
39.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,261
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
67.8%

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

South salt lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$459,506$493,588$289,727
Median sale price$512,000$497,250$325,000
Median days on market19 days53 days51 days
Typical rent$1,593/mo$1,728/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,261$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 South salt lake, UT?
$459,506.
What is the median sale price in South salt lake, UT?
$512,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South salt lake, UT?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in South salt lake, UT?
Typical rent: $1,593/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South salt lake, UT?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winterWeather, earthquake, lightning, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in South salt lake, UT?
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 South salt lake, UT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South salt lake, UT?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Wasatch Chemical Co. (Lot 6), 1.1 mi.
How many schools serve South salt lake, UT?
11 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is South salt lake, UT walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South salt lake, UT?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South salt lake, UT?
Regional Price Parity: 99.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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