Salt Lake City, Utah
Silicon Slopes meets world-class skiing
U.S. News (2025)
#11 Best Places to Live
Forbes (2024)
#3 Best Cities for Tech Jobs
WhereAtHome Score
68.2
D+out of 100
Overview
Salt Lake City has emerged as a major tech hub dubbed "Silicon Slopes," with access to some of the world's best skiing just 30 minutes away. The city offers strong job growth, relatively affordable housing for the West, and a young, active population. Mormon heritage shapes the culture, though the city itself is increasingly diverse.
Key Highlights
- Silicon Slopes tech hub
- World-class skiing within 30 minutes
- Strong job growth and low unemployment
- More affordable than coastal tech hubs
- Outdoor recreation capital
- Major Delta hub airport
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Salt Lake County (county-level results)
Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more
Climate
Summer High
91°F
Winter Low
23°F
Annual Rainfall
16"
Sunny Days
222
Amenities & Infrastructure
85+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
6 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
4 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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