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South Salt Lake is a small city of 26,315 in Utah, with a median household income of $57,125
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is
4% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Salt Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether South Salt Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Salt Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 96.0
South Salt Lake's overall cost of living index is 96.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Salt Lake costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Salt Lake, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$353,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,190
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
39.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
South Salt Lake's violent crime rate is 767.5 per 100,000 residents
— 102% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
767.5 /100k
Property Crime
5873.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Salt Lake is served primarily by Granite District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Salt Lake, UT
National Avg
School District
Granite District
—
Elementary Schools
57
—
Middle Schools
15
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Salt Lake sees average highs of 39.7°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 21.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.0 inches of snow per year.
South Salt Lake's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Salt Lake roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $353,600 and median rent is $1,190/month.
South Salt Lake's violent crime rate is 767.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5873.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Salt Lake are operated by Granite District.
The district has 57 elementary, 15 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1. 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Salt Lake, UT has a population of 26,315, a median household income of $57,125, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Salt Lake averages 39.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.8 inches
with about 49.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Salt Lake, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84115.
The population of South Salt Lake, Utah is 26,315 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Salt Lake: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $353,600, median household income $57,125, crime index 233 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Salt Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
