Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City UT — neighborhood review

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City · Salt Lake County · UT 84105

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$686K

Median Price

61/100

Walk Score

7.9/10

Schools

30 min

to Downtown Salt Lake City

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
79/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
CWalkability
61/100
WYLT Score61/100

Our Take

SLC 84105 is a decent spot for young professionals who need a bike-friendly commute but it isn’t great for families or anyone looking for walkable amenities. The cost of living is high relative to the median income, and the winter weather can be brutal.

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The Good

  • Excellent public schools with high ratings
  • Very bikeable with a score of 80
  • Good transit options (score 53)
  • Proximity to tech companies and startups

Real Talk

  • !Median home price (602k) is far above the median income (90k)
  • !Harsh, long winters make outdoor activities difficult
  • !Walk score is low (42) – you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !Housing inventory is tight, so competition can drive prices up
  • $High heating costs in winter
  • $Elevated property taxes for homeowners
  • $Potential HOA fees in many complexes

Best For

young professionalsbike commutersstudentstech workers

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
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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