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South Salt Lake, Utah

city · Salt Lake County

At a glance

26,352
Population
$410,200
Median home value (all homes)
35% above U.S. median
$445,967
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,451/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$72,152
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
20.3 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
71.51%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing53% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities33% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost25% 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 college2 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates86.6%
College graduates35.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city South Salt Lake Economic Development
South Salt Lake Economic Development is the city department focused on downtown revitalization, business resources, and development opportunities, supporting a diverse business community with over 3,200 businesses.
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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