Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
9%
South Salt Lake
South Salt Lake, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,327
Population
27,405
Renter Mix
67% Rent
Experience this scenic City on the Move
Suburban
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Diverse
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Mountain Views
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Active
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Situated just three miles south of Downtown Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake provides residents with close proximity to urban luxuries and outdoor recreation. The Jordan River Parkway Trail offers plenty of opportunities for recreation in South Salt Lake in addition to the nearby towering mountains, expansive golf courses, and diverse parks.
Regarded as a “City on the Move,” South Salt Lake is experiencing major commercial, industrial, and residential growth. South Salt Lake contains a bevy of unique restaurants, small businesses, and specialty markets, contributing to a distinct, exciting atmosphere. Getting around from South Salt Lake is easy with access to I-15, I-80, and the UTA light rail.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,325
Average: $70,828
Education
6,848
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,757
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Salt Lake has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
67%
Non-Renters
33%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Salt Lake, UT is $1,263 for a studio, $1,280 for one bedroom, $1,767 for two bedrooms, and $2,340 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Salt Lake has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,280/month
657 Sq Ft
House
$1,623/month
780 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,413/month
821 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,081/month
896 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Salt Lake, UT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jordan River Parkway
- Tracy Aviary
- International Peace Gardens
- Liberty Park
- Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Salt Lake City International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.