Salt Lake City, UT
Population 203,888 · Salt Lake City-Murray, UT MSA. Moving to or from Salt Lake City? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
203,888
Cost of living (RPP)
100.868
Annual avg temp
56°F
Typical home
$573,181
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $74,925 |
| Median age | 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $495,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,343/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.29 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.868 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 79, goods 96.446, services 123.311. Source: BEA, Salt Lake City-Murray, UT (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
56°F
January low
28°F
July high
91°F
Annual snow
49.0"
Annual precipitation 17.7". Station: SALT LAKE TRIAD CTR, UT US (1.9 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$573,181
ZHVI YoY
+1.6%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,608/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.9%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Salt Lake City, UT
Total employment (MSA)
803,800
Median wage (annual)
$49,440
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 126,170 | $43,640 |
| Management Occupations | 69,550 | $106,250 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 66,590 | $43,680 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 64,620 | $69,990 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 62,830 | $40,320 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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