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Alta, Utah

town · Salt Lake County

At a glance

284
Population
$2,000,001
Median home value (all homes)
559% above U.S. median
$2,104,229
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
11.3 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 261 — 161% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing577% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost58% below
For business: Utah is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college14 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates43.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Economic Development Corporation of Utah
EDCUtah is Utah’s statewide economic development organization that assists companies with relocating or expanding operations, provides economic research and site selector marketing, and connects investors and local partners to support business growth in Utah.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is Utah’s lead economic driver, guiding Utah’s economic ascent and supporting retention and recruitment of high-paying jobs. It coordinates statewide economic development with partners and deploys state resources, including incentives.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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