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Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City · Salt Lake County · UT 84101
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$506K
Median Price
77/100
Walk Score
8/10
Schools
20 min
to Downtown Salt Lake City
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
80/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
BWalkability
77/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Salt Lake City’s downtown has great walkability and bike routes, decent schools, and a low flood risk, but it’s also cold, pricey relative to wages, and crime can be an issue in some parts. If you can handle the winter and the cost of living, it’s a solid choice for young professionals and students.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent walkability (Walkscore 77)
- ✓Very bike-friendly (bike score 80)
- ✓Highly rated schools (avg 8)
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
Real Talk
- !High cost of living relative to median income
- !Cold, long winters can be hard for some
- !Some areas have noticeable crime rates
- !Housing inventory is tight, making home buying competitive
- $Higher property taxes than national average
- $Elevated utility bills in winter
- $Higher insurance costs due to weather
Best For
young professionalsbike enthusiastsstudentsbudget-conscious renters
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Salt Lake City, UT
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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