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North Salt Lake.
About
Life in North Salt Lake
North Salt Lake is a community of 23,239 people in Utah. The median household income is $101,447, median rent runs about $1,667 per month, and median home values are around $497,700. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
North Salt Lake at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
14.6%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in North Salt Lake: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Salt Lake, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.5%), and 11.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.2%
of residents
65 and Older
9.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.1%
of households
Married Couples
62.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.91
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in North Salt Lake
In North Salt Lake, rent runs 11% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,699
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $567,965 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in North Salt Lake and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Davis County, which includes North Salt Lake, is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
North Salt Lake: Davis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Davis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What North Salt Lake Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area
Commute20.3 min avg
How North Salt Lake residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Salt Lake, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Salt Lake runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
92.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
847.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Salt Lake Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Davis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Davis County, which includes North Salt Lake, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Excessive Heat | $219,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Davis County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Davis County, which includes North Salt Lake, is typically good — 231 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
231
per year
Moderate Days
127
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Davis County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Salt Lake has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
22.6"
Annual Snowfall
52.4"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
91
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 1.99" |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 1.91" |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 2.30" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.31" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 2.64" |
| Jun | 81°F | 55°F | 1.33" |
| Jul | 91°F | 63°F | 0.82" |
| Aug | 89°F | 61°F | 0.89" |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 1.54" |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 2.05" |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 1.90" |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 1.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Salt Lake
Uninsured
8.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Salt Lake's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Western Peaks Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.7 mi away · Bountiful
Lakeview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Bountiful
Lds Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Salt Lake City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Salt Lake
North Salt Lake's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Salt Lake (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 155,088 students · in-state tuition $8,730 · 52% graduate · median earnings $76,999 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 27,264 students · in-state tuition $9,832 · 68% graduate · median earnings $72,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,136 students · in-state tuition $4,543 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,441 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 5,986 students · 76% graduate · median earnings $79,752 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 823 students · in-state tuition $44,980 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Neumont College of Computer Science
5.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 453 students · in-state tuition $28,095 · 58% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Salt Lake
North Salt Lake has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
30 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayCities Near North Salt Lake
The closest cities within 60 miles
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North Salt Lake FAQ
Is North Salt Lake, Utah affordable?⌄
North Salt Lake's median rent is $1,667/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $101,447/year. Median home value is $497,700.
Is North Salt Lake, Utah safe?⌄
North Salt Lake's violent crime rate was 93 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 847 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Salt Lake, Utah?⌄
Davis County, which includes North Salt Lake, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Salt Lake, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in North Salt Lake is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,667/month and median household income is $101,447/year. The median home value is $497,700. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Salt Lake, Utah?⌄
The average commute in North Salt Lake is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from