Salt Lake City, UT — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Salt Lake County · Utah
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Salt Lake City based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
203,888
2023 ACS
Median Income
$74,925
2023
Median Home Value
$495,700
2023
Median Rent
$1,343
2023
Median Age
33.0
Unemployment
3.8%
Cost of Living Index
132.4
100 = national avg
Salt Lake City is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, with a population of 203,888 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Salt Lake City is one of the communities in Utah.
The median household income in Salt Lake City is $74,925, and the median home value is $495,700. The cost of living index is 132.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,343 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, and the median age is 33.0 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
203,888
Male
105,049
51.5%
Female
98,839
48.5%
Median Age
33.0
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
34.5%
High School or Higher
46.1%
Foreign Born
15.4%
Veterans
3.3%
Married
35.0%
Avg Household Size
2.2
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.438
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
70.5%
Foreign Born
15.4%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
20.8%
42,409 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
79.2%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
193,851
English Only
76.0%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
27,928 speakers
Limited English
8.1%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
91.9%
Limited English Proficiency
8.1%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
6,763
3.3% of population
Disability Rate
26.0%
1,758 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$46,331
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
6,168
91.2%
Female Veterans
595
8.8%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$46,331
Non-Veteran Income
$41,269
Difference
$5,062
12.3% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
1,758
Without Disability
5,005
Disability Rate
26.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
151,524
#1 Ancestry
English
19.4% (39,579)
#2 Ancestry
German
11.5% (23,481)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
7.7% (15,769)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
88,932
Family Households
40,621
45.7%
Married Couples
30,614
34.4%
Non-Family Households
48,311
54.3%
Single Mother Households
6,332
7.1%
Single Father Households
3,675
4.1%
Living Alone
34,934
39.3%
Children Under 18
Total Children
29,901
In Married Couple
20,860
69.8%
With Single Mother
6,409
21.4%
With Single Father
2,632
8.8%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$105,633
Married Couple Income
$119,513
Single Mother Income
$57,927
Single Father Income
$77,060
Avg Family Size
2.2
Avg Non-Family Size
1.9
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
2,800
Grandparents Responsible
714
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$74,925
+2% vs national
Per Capita Income
$49,642
+34% vs national
Poverty Rate
13.4%
-2% vs national
Gini Index
0.5059
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.8%
-27% vs national
SNAP Recipients
6.5%
of households
How Salt Lake City Compares
Salt Lake City vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Salt Lake City is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Salt Lake City, UT has a median household income of $74,925, making it the 10,419th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Salt Lake City has a higher median household income than 63% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Salt Lake City, UT has a per capita income of $49,642, making it the 4,597th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Salt Lake City has a higher per capita income than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Salt Lake City, UT has a poverty rate of 13.4%, making it the 12,750th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Salt Lake City has a higher poverty rate than 59% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Salt Lake City, UT has a unemployment rate of 3.8%, making it the 15,113th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Salt Lake City has a higher unemployment rate than 51% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Salt Lake City. The median household income here is $74,925.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
+9% vs UT avg
Labor Force
126,178
Employed
121,274
Mean Commute
16 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
46.1%
of adults 25+
Median Age
33.0
Work from Home
18.5%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$128.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
132.4
100 = national avg
+32.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$58,250
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$137,681
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,456
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,747
per month
The median household income in Salt Lake City, UT is $74,925, which is 2.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $49,642. The poverty rate of 13.4% is higher than the UT state average of 9.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5059, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, compared to the state average of 3.5%. The labor force is 126,178. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 16 minutes, with 18.5% working from home. About 60.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 132.4, which is 32.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 180.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $58,250 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$613,000
Median List Price
$552,450
Price Per Sq Ft
$358
Days on Market
63
Active Inventory
385
Months of Supply
3.7
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$557,482
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,554
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
19.1%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
29.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.0%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
105
New Listings
144
Pending Sales
161
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$358
Median List $/SF
$370
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Salt Lake City, UT? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, home prices have risen 703.6% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 190.2%. The 10-year growth rate is 124.6%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 49.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 8.9%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Salt Lake City-Murray, UT housing market rather than Salt Lake City alone.
Metro area: Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
Salt Lake City vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Salt Lake City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Salt Lake City, UT has a median home value of $495,700, making it the 3,016th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Salt Lake City has a higher median home value than 89% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Salt Lake City, UT has a median rent of $1,343, making it the 5,272nd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Salt Lake City has a higher median rent than 76% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Salt Lake City, UT has a price per square foot of $358, making it the 2,465th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Salt Lake City has a higher price per square foot than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Salt Lake City, UT has a rent burden of 21.5%, making it the 6,812th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Salt Lake City has a higher rent burden than 69% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$495,700
Median Rent
$1,343
Total Housing Units
97,318
Vacancy Rate
8.6%
Owner Occupied
46.8%
Renter Occupied
53.2%
Median Property Tax
$2,628
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,508
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,628
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.53%
of home value
Median Home Value
$495,700
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,168
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,628) by the median home value ($495,700). In Salt Lake City, UT, this works out to an effective rate of 0.53%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Salt Lake City, UT is $613,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 63 days on the market. 19.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $358. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,554/month. About 46.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 97,318 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,628. The effective tax rate is 0.53%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
8.64
per 1,000 residents
+232% vs national
Property Crime Rate
52.00
per 1,000 residents
+202% vs national
Total Crimes
12,897
2024
Violent Clearance
41%
cases solved
Property Clearance
18%
cases solved
YoY Change
-0.4%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Salt Lake City Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Salt Lake City vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Salt Lake City is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Salt Lake City police solve 91% of murder cases but only 12% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 11 | 0.05 | 90.9% |
| Rape | Violent | 337 | 1.58 | 30.3% |
| Robbery | Violent | 390 | 1.83 | 27.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 1,100 | 5.17 | 49.0% |
| Burglary | Property | 1,172 | 5.51 | 14.2% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 8,900 | 41.85 | 19.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 987 | 4.64 | 11.6% |
Salt Lake City, UT reported 1,838 violent crimes and 11,059 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 residents is 232.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 41% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 8,900 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 21.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,838 | 11,059 | 8.64 | 52.00 |
| 2023 | 1,794 | 11,671 | 8.68 | 56.47 |
| 2022 | 1,983 | 12,953 | 9.85 | 64.32 |
| 2021 | 2,013 | 14,109 | 9.78 | 68.51 |
| 2020 | 1,886 | 14,899 | 9.33 | 73.69 |
| 2019 | 1,443 | 11,452 | 7.13 | 56.57 |
| 2018 | 1,488 | 12,544 | 7.34 | 61.91 |
| 2017 | 1,735 | 15,735 | 8.90 | 80.71 |
| 2016 | 1,784 | 16,503 | 9.20 | 85.10 |
| 2015 | 1,649 | 17,961 | 8.59 | 93.55 |
School Shootings
Source: The Washington PostTotal Incidents
2
Total Killed
0
Total Injured
1
| Date | School | Killed | Injured | Type | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2024 | West High School | 0 | 1 | nan | nan |
| Feb 13, 2020 | West High School | 0 | 0 | targeted | nan |
Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.6
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
99.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.4
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
12
Public Assistance
$470.9M
Individual Assistance
$4.5M
Most Common Type
Fire
3 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parleys Canyon Fire → | Fire | Aug 2021 | — | — |
| Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm | Jan 2021 | $5.7M | — |
| Earthquake and Aftershocks → | Earthquake | Jul 2020 | $25.3M | $724K |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $437.7M | $3.8M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Apr 2017 | $23K | — |
| Rose Crest Fire → | Fire | Jun 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm(s) | Feb 2012 | $203K | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Aug 2011 | $1.3M | — |
| Machine Gun Fire → | Fire | Sep 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Coastal Storm | Sep 2005 | $262K | — |
| Flooding and Landslides → | Flood | Aug 2005 | $9K | — |
| Tornado, Severe Thunderstorms, and Hail → | Tornado | Aug 1999 | $409K | — |
| Severe Storms, Mudslides, Landslides & F… → | Flood | Aug 1984 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Landslides & Flooding → | Flood | Apr 1983 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
403
Total Claims Paid
$1,709,129
Avg Claim Payout
$4,241
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
31
Federal Funding
$21,284,246
Properties Protected
883
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.76
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 7 | $6,914,183 |
| 205.5: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures - Seismic | 4 | $10,114,999 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 3 | $62,009 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $608,871 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 3 | $673,551 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Salt Lake City has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, avalanche, winter weather. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (3 declarations). 403 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $470,891,544 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,489,551 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 31 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
29.5%
6.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.5%
5.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
28.5%
Arthritis
18.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.5%
Loneliness
36.6%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
28.2%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
7.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Salt Lake City has an obesity rate of 29.5%, which is 6.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 67.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.7 mi
Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lak...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Marian Center | 4.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Primary Children'S Hospital | 5.2 mi | Childrens | — | Yes |
| Salt Lake Behavioral Health | 6.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lakeview Hospital | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
9
Pop. Served
540,581
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| SALT LAKE CITY WATER SYSTEM | 381,174 | 0 |
| GRANGER-HUNTER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | 121,083 | 0 |
| WHITE CITY WID | 15,800 | 0 |
| HOLLIDAY WATER COMPANY | 15,000 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN GREEN MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | 3,500 | 0 |
| VA MEDICAL CENTER SLC | 2,798 | 0 |
| EMIGRATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | 1,000 | 0 |
| BOUNDARY SPRING WATER CO | 150 | 0 |
| WOODENSHOE WATER COMPANY | 76 | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
15
Total CO₂e
2.2M MT
Top Emitter
Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, Salt Lake City Refinery
569.0K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, Salt Lake City Refinery Marathon Petroleum Corp | Refineries | 568,979 |
CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO - SALT LAKE REFINERY Chevron Corp | Refineries | 491,480 |
Gadsby Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Power Plants | 206,574 |
SALT LAKE VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: SALT LAKE VALLEY LANDFILL & TRANSFER ST County Of Salt Lake Utah | Waste | 172,468 |
Williston Basin/SOGC, Inc. Hf Sinclair Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 122,893 |
Dominion Energy Questar Gas Company (Dist) (Utah) Dominion Energy Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 100,106 |
PacifiCorp (T&D System) Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Other | 77,465 |
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH State Of Utah | Other | 76,305 |
HEXCEL CORP Hexcel Corp | Other | 69,977 |
Permian Basin/SOGC, Inc. Hf Sinclair Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 66,780 |
Dominion Energy Wexpro - Green River Basin (Prod) Dominion Energy Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 60,780 |
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES LEEKAY LANDFILL State Of Utah | Waste | 55,580 |
Dominion Energy Wexpro - Green River Basin (Gath) Dominion Energy Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 50,246 |
KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY: SALT LAKE COMPRESSOR STATION Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 43,871 |
Dominion Energy Wexpro - Central Western Overthrust (Prod) Dominion Energy Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 13,355 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 9 water systems serving the area. 15 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.2M metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
16 min
-32% vs national
Drive Alone
60.2%
-24% vs national
Public Transit
5.2%
+476% vs national
Work From Home
18.5%
+99% vs national
Carpool
8.1%
Walk / Bike
6.5%
combined
How Salt Lake City's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
23
2023
6-Year Avg
23
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
7
Cyclist
1
Nighttime
16
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 23 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 33 | 36 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Salt Lake City, UT is 16 minutes, which is 31.6% below the national average of 23 minutes. 60.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 18.5% work from home, which is above the UT state average of 15.7%. Public transit is used by 5.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.1% of workers carpool. 4.8% walk to work. 1.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 23 traffic fatalities from 21 fatal crashes. 7 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
91.2%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
77.9%
of households
No Internet
4.7%
of households
Total Households
88,932
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.0%
of households
Smartphone
93.8%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
86.4%
of households
Tablet
62.6%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
12.2¢
per kWh
-29% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Commercial Rate
9.4¢
per kWh
-30% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9¢
per kWh
-20% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$95
residential
-33% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
28% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Utah averages 12.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $95. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Salt Lake City vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
9
Population Served
540,581
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALT LAKE CITY WATER SYSTEM | Community | Surface water | 381,174 | 0 |
| GRANGER-HUNTER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Community | Purchased surface water | 121,083 | 0 |
| WHITE CITY WID | Community | Ground water | 15,800 | 0 |
| HOLLIDAY WATER COMPANY | Community | Purchased surface water | 15,000 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN GREEN MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water | 3,500 | 0 |
| VA MEDICAL CENTER SLC | Community | Purchased surface water | 2,798 | 0 |
| EMIGRATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Community | Ground water | 1,000 | 0 |
| BOUNDARY SPRING WATER CO | Community | Ground water | 150 | 0 |
| WOODENSHOE WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water | 76 | 0 |
91.2% of households in Salt Lake City have broadband internet access. 77.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.7% of households have no internet access. 7.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 540,581 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County, UT. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Salt Lake City.
Election Overview
Source: Salt Lake County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
273,658
53.7%
GOP Votes
221,555
43.5%
Total Votes
509,492
Margin
D+10.2%
Shift from 2020
R+0.8pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 273,658 | 221,555 | 509,492 | 53.7% | 43.5% | D+10.2 |
| 2020 | 289,906 | 230,174 | 541,175 | 53.6% | 42.5% | D+11.0 |
| 2016 | 154,831 | 117,901 | 361,347 | 42.9% | 32.6% | D+10.2 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Salt Lake County recorded 509,492 total votes. Democrats won the county with 53.7% of the vote compared to 43.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+10.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.8pp from the previous election.
Public Records Request
Source: myslc.govSubmit a public records request to Salt Lake City — GRAMA records requests are handled by the City Recorder's Office via email or the GovQA My Records Portal service. The GovQA portal link was not directly found, but the email address is provided..
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Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
288
Total Assets
$1.5B
Total Income
$341.1M
Per 10K Residents
14.1
nonprofits
-72.4% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
58
Median Assets
$422K
Oldest Active
1937
ruling year
Newest Org
2025
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $1.2B of $1.5B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Largest Nonprofits in Salt Lake City
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFSalt Lake City, UT has 288 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.5B. The most common category is Education, with 33 organizations. 58 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 14.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
7,248
Total Approved
$2.3B
Jobs Supported
88,621
Per 10K Residents
355.5
SBA loans
+466.1% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
191
Top Lender
Zions Bank, A Division of
1,712 loans
Top Industry
Professional & Technical Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
6,227
Total Amount
$1.8B
Avg Loan
$284,077
Median Loan
$100,000
SBA Guaranteed
$1.3B(74%)
Jobs Supported
69,889
Loans
1,021
Total Amount
$576.2M
Avg Loan
$564,391
Median Loan
$354,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
810
11% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$570.1M
24% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$703,889
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haasen Tara Feed Inc. | 4 | $9.6M |
| Bb Holdings Llc | 2 | $8.4M |
| Diamond Tree Experts Inc. | 4 | $7.5M |
| Strong European Imports Llc | 4 | $7.4M |
| Linford Contract Glazing Llc | 6 | $6.6M |
| Cytozyme Laboratories Inc. | 3 | $5.8M |
| Rtw Management Inc. | 4 | $5.4M |
| Lefavor Envelope Company | 4 | $5.4M |
| Chinatown Investment Llc | 2 | $5.2M |
| La Flor De Salt Lake Inc. | 1 | $5.1M |
Salt Lake City, UT has received 7,248 SBA loans totaling $2.3B in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 6,227 loans (86% of the total), supporting 69,889 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 1,021 loans totaling $576.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Salt Lake City is Zions Bank, A Division of with 1,712 loans. That works out to 355.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
26
Total Population
592,830
Avg Median Income
-$153,781,097
Avg Home Value
-$153,481,369
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84010 | 46,666 | $102,038 | $486,000 | $1,458 | 38.0 |
| 84054 | 22,201 | $107,889 | $472,300 | $1,648 | 8.6 |
| 84087 | 17,028 | $122,201 | $489,100 | $1,520 | 13.8 |
| 84101 | 8,329 | $70,391 | $541,100 | $1,336 | 1.8 |
| 84102 | 19,145 | $50,040 | $487,200 | $1,305 | 1.9 |
| 84103 | 23,796 | $81,386 | $710,700 | $1,374 | 20.5 |
| 84104 | 24,057 | $61,326 | $318,100 | $1,235 | 21.6 |
| 84105 | 22,963 | $94,145 | $632,200 | $1,482 | 3.1 |
| 84106 | 33,791 | $94,452 | $529,100 | $1,576 | 6.0 |
| 84107 | 37,548 | $73,469 | $426,000 | $1,387 | 7.5 |
| 84111 | 12,446 | $57,188 | $423,000 | $1,294 | 1.4 |
| 84112 | 2,738 | N/A | N/A | $1,080 | 0.9 |
| 84113 | 256 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 84114 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 84115 | 28,411 | $61,505 | $396,200 | $1,263 | 6.1 |
| 84116 | 37,136 | $69,604 | $334,900 | $1,280 | 52.9 |
| 84117 | 24,873 | $87,451 | $581,100 | $1,687 | 5.6 |
| 84119 | 50,745 | $66,616 | $341,800 | $1,418 | 11.5 |
| 84120 | 50,589 | $90,847 | $370,800 | $1,434 | 10.1 |
| 84123 | 36,913 | $80,079 | $436,600 | $1,416 | 8.3 |
| 84124 | 22,992 | $117,500 | $704,400 | $1,460 | 7.7 |
| 84128 | 32,072 | $109,286 | $404,600 | $1,838 | 8.4 |
| 84129 | 38,128 | $94,051 | $399,200 | $1,546 | 6.7 |
| 84138 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 84150 | 7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 84180 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
Salt Lake City, UT has 26 ZIP codes with a combined population of 592,830. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$153,781,097. The average median home value is -$153,481,369. The average median monthly rent is -$128,203,973.
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