Housing in Salt Lake County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Salt Lake County averages $1,592/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Utah median of $1,496 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Salt Lake County FMR Area are $1,343 for a studio, $1,553 for 1‑bedroom, $1,864 for 2‑bedroom, $2,489 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,844 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $272 increase for a 2-bedroom in Salt Lake County shows a 17% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Salt Lake County was 3.2% in 2024, compared to Utah at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Magna

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State
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Salt Lake
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Salt Lake
UT
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Davis
UT
6.2
Davis
UT
8.5
Davis
UT
9.1
Davis
UT
9.5
Salt Lake
UT
9.7
Salt Lake
UT
9.8
Salt Lake
UT
10.4
Salt Lake
UT
11.8
Davis
UT
11.9
Salt Lake
UT
14.3
Davis
UT
16.1
Salt Lake
UT
16.9
Salt Lake
UT
17.4
Salt Lake
UT
18.1
Salt Lake
UT
18.2
Davis
UT
19.5
Davis
UT
22.8
Morgan
UT
23.5
Davis
UT
24.1
Davis
UT
25.6
Morgan
UT
29.1

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