South Salt Lake, UT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

25,125

Unemployment

5.9%

Poverty

17.5%

Median Home

$248,400

Median Income

$49,616

Median Rent

$968

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South Salt Lake SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

8.5

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South Salt Lake, UT Crime Report

2,625
Total Crimes

10,168.1
Total Crimes / 100k People

333.42%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	South Salt Lake / 100k People	Utah / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	2,625	10,168.1	2,725.1	2,346.0

Violent Crime	249	964.5	260.7	387.8
Murder	4	15.5	3.1	6.5
Robbery	73	282.8	41.9	73.9
Aggravated Assault	133	515.2	159.9	279.7
Property Crime	2,376	9,203.6	2,464.4	1,958.2
Burglary	235	910.3	290.6	314.2
Larceny	1,679	6,503.7	1,857.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	462	1,789.6	316.6	246.0

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South Salt Lake, UT Cost Of Living

99
South Salt Lake's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	South Salt Lake	Utah	National Average
Overall	99	101	100

Services	100	99	100
Groceries	101	98	100
Health	101	90	100
Housing	91	115	100
Transportation	113	108	100
Utilities	91	95	100

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South Salt Lake, UT Photos

City Of South Salt Lake City Hallc South Salt Lake Cityc Ut

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Mayor Wood University Of Phoenix Commercial Photo Shoot

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City Of South Salt Lake Police And Fire Honor Guard

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Rankings for South Salt Lake in Utah

Ranks #1 in Most Dangerous Cities In Utah

Ranks #2 in Worst Places To Live In Utah

Ranks #63 in Safest Places In Utah

Map Of South Salt Lake, UT

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Population over time in South Salt Lake

Year	Population	% Change
2020	25,125	1.1%
2019	24,860	0.6%
2018	24,722	0.6%
2017	24,575	0.3%
2016	24,501	0.8%
2015	24,315	1.2%
2014	24,033	1.3%
2013	23,732	1.2%
2012	23,461	1.0%
2011	23,228	-

Race / Ethnicity in South Salt Lake

White

50.3% (12,627)

African American

7.0% (1,747)

American Indian

1.2% (304)

Asian

10.0% (2,521)

Hawaiian

2.6% (647)

Other

0.8% (204)

Two Or More

3.4% (843)

Hispanic

24.8% (6,232)

Race	South Salt Lake	UT	USA
White	50.3%	77.9%	60.1%
African American	7.0%	1.1%	12.2%
American Indian	1.2%	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	10.0%	2.3%	5.6%
Hawaiian	2.6%	0.9%	0.2%
Other	0.8%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.4%	2.5%	2.8%
Hispanic	24.8%	14.2%	18.2%

Gender in South Salt Lake

Female

49.9% (12,536)

Male

50.1% (12,589)

Gender	South Salt Lake	UT	USA
Female	49.9%	49.6%	50.8%
Male	50.1%	50.4%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in South Salt Lake for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (1,507)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (2,512)

High School / GED

28.0% (7,035)

Some College

21.0% (5,276)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (2,010)

Bachelor's Degree

17.0% (4,271)

Master's Degree

8.0% (2,010)

Professional Degree

1.0% (251)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (251)

Education	South Salt Lake	UT	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	2.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	28.0%	23.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	26.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	17.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For South Salt Lake, Utah

Less than $10,000

5.1% (127,398)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.9% (148,403)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.5% (213,057)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.1% (279,894)

$35,000 to $49,999

19.8% (498,680)

$50,000 to $74,999

21.9% (551,058)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.5% (288,078)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.8% (246,885)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.6% (65,199)

$200,000 or more

3.7% (93,843)

Income	South Salt Lake	UT	USA
Less than $10,000	5.1%	3.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.9%	2.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.5%	6.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.1%	7.2%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	19.8%	11.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.9%	19.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.5%	15.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.8%	19.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.6%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.7%	7.0%	8.3%

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