Metro Pulse Report

Salt Lake City, UT

↗RisingMarch 2026

Population Δ % (5yr)

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Source: Census ACS

Home Price Δ % YoY

—

Source: FHFA HPI

Median HH Income

—

Source: Census ACS

Median Gross Rent

—

Source: Census ACS

GDP Growth

+4.2%

Source: BEA RGDP

Employment Growth

+3.4%

Source: BLS QCEW

Avg Weekly Wage

$1,260

Source: BLS QCEW

Metro Population

1.3M

Source: Census ACS

Axiom Signal Scores

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Composite signal groups derived from >50 public + proprietary data sources, normalized 0–100 across all US metros.

Business Vitality76/100 — Thriving

Population Momentum78/100 — Surging

Demographics72/100 — Favorable

Economic Strength74/100 — Solid

Development Pipeline70/100 — Active

Accessibility52/100 — Connected

Safety & Environment68/100 — Low Risk

Amenity Demand66/100 — Well-Served

Metro composite average:70/100

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Top Neighborhoods by Axiom Score

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Highest-scoring micro-markets within Salt Lake City, UT.

1Sugar House

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Market Analysis

Data-driven narrative for Salt Lake City, UT — March 2026.

Salt Lake City's tech sector — dubbed 'Silicon Slopes' — drives some of the strongest employment and wage growth in the Mountain West. The metro's young demographic profile and high labor force participation rate underpin favorable population momentum. Limited land supply in the valley floor is pushing development into satellite communities.

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