Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
10%
North Salt Lake, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,471
Population
23,377
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Live with the mountains at your back and Salt Lake City at your doorstep
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North Salt Lake has a way of surprising people. What looks like a quiet city just across the county line from Salt Lake City turns out to be a place with real momentum and easy access to one of the most dynamic metros in the Mountain West. Sitting in Davis County with the Wasatch Mountains as a constant backdrop, North Salt Lake draws renters who want proximity to a major city without paying big-city prices.
The city's economy benefits from its closeness to Salt Lake City's booming tech and healthcare sectors, and Interstate 15 keeps commuters well-connected. Neighborhoods range from established hillside enclaves with sweeping valley views to newer developments closer to the freeway corridor. That variety carries over into the housing stock, where you'll find everything from spacious townhomes and garden-style apartment communities to newer mixed-use buildings that blend residential living with retail.
Utah's population has been among the fastest-growing in the country for years, and North Salt Lake reflects that energy with ongoing development and a steady stream of new residents. The mountains are never far, and the Great Salt Lake sits just to the west, giving the city a setting that feels as big as the state itself.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,635
Average: $113,643
Education
7,333
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,450
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Salt Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in North Salt Lake, UT is $1,300 for a studio, $1,386 for one bedroom, $1,571 for two bedrooms, and $1,928 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Salt Lake has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,386/month
730 Sq Ft
House
$2,825/month
2,563 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,346/month
1,840 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Salt Lake, UT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
486 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
581 Students
Public
Grades K-12
829 Students
Public
Grades K-5
519 Students
Public
Grades K-12
829 Students
Public
Grades K-12
829 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Flight Park State Recreation Area
- Discovery Gateway
- Clark Planetarium
- Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
- California National Historic Trail
Commuter Rail
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 June 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.