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Salem, Utah

city · Utah County

At a glance

10,324
Population
$605,700
Median home value (all homes)
100% above U.S. median
$607,316
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,592/mo
Median rent
18% above U.S. median
$111,117
Median household income
41% above U.S. median
23.7 min
Average commute
96.1%
Homes with broadband
94.7%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 131 — 31% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing117% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost13% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college45 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates39%

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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