Salt Lake City-Murray, UT Metro Area

Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · Metro Area

1,275,870Population

A metropolitan statistical area of 2 counties (1 central, 1 outlying), part of the Salt Lake City-Provo-Orem, UT-ID combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income: $98,083
Median home value: $515,400
Land area: 7,783 sq mi

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Counties in this metro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

County	Role	Population	Median income	Median home value
Salt Lake County, UT	Central	1,196,523	$97,494	$525,700
Tooele County, UT	Outlying	79,347	$106,587	$431,600

Largest cities and towns

33 places in our city pages lie in this area; the 25 largest are shown.

Place	Type	Population	Median income
Salt Lake City, UT	City	208,007	$75,090
West Valley City, UT	City	138,437	$92,209
West Jordan, UT	City	116,692	$108,153
Sandy, UT	City	94,291	$112,176
South Jordan, UT	City	82,686	$134,047
Millcreek, UT	City	63,648	$98,045
Herriman, UT	City	59,346	$122,650
Taylorsville, UT	City	58,678	$86,413
Draper, UT	City	50,278	$128,910
Murray, UT	City	50,188	$90,746
Riverton, UT	City	45,457	$126,910
Tooele, UT	City	38,405	$96,221
Kearns, UT	CDP	36,952	$58,139
Midvale, UT	City	35,989	$75,084
Cottonwood Heights, UT	City	32,828	$119,422
Holladay, UT	City	31,099	$117,043
Magna, UT	CDP	27,553	$55,545
South Salt Lake, UT	City	26,352	$72,152
Bluffdale, UT	City	18,797	$129,531
Grantsville, UT	City	14,341	$101,349
Stansbury Park, UT	CDP	11,242	$126,526
White City, UT	CDP	5,255	$60,539
Erda, UT	CDP	3,881	$148,676
Emigration Canyon, UT	CDP	1,772	$142,917
Wendover, UT	City	1,261	$44,173

Also in the Salt Lake City-Provo-Orem, UT-ID combined area

Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT · metro · 717,986 Ogden, UT · metro · 653,374 Heber, UT · micro · 79,612 Brigham City, UT-ID · micro · 66,014

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate

Unemployment

3.8%

College Educated

38.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income

$98,083

Mean Household Income

$124,949

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Population Split

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

English24.7%

Mexican13.8%

German10.0%

Irish6.3%

Scottish3.6%

Italian3.0%

French1.7%

African1.0%

Polish0.9%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

12.9%Foreign Born

87.1%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized41.9%

Non-Citizen58.1%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later37.3%

Before 201062.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units

474,627

Median Rent

$1,583/mo

Median Home Value

$515,400

Median Year Built

1987

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled

350,305

College Enrollment

19.8%

High School

22.6%

College Educated

38.4%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time

22.8 min

Drive Alone Rate

64.8%

Public Transit

2.1%

Work From Home

19.4%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34 Years

26.3%

35-64 Years

36.4%

65+ Years

11.7%

Population Composition

Under 1825.6%

18-3426.3%

35-6436.4%

65+11.7%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples

51.6%

Single Parent

5.3%

Living Alone

24.6%

Avg Size

2.80

Household Types

Married Couples51.6%

Single Parent5.3%

Living Alone24.6%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income

$44,702

SNAP Usage

5.3%

Health Insurance

91.0%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k8.8%

$25k - $50k13.3%

$50k - $100k28.9%

$100k+49.0%

Key Industries

Manufacturing

10.0%

Retail Trade

11.3%

Education & Health Care

21.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

10.7%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

91.0%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet

93.9%vs ~90% National Avg

Computer Ownership

98.0%vs ~95% National Avg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better

100.9

0130

Below average< 97

Near average97 - 103

Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better

91.0

0200

Hard to Afford< 80

Moderate80 - 100

Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

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