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Best suburbs in Salt Lake City
The GI Bill of Rights, Ike's interstate system, suburban development, and the growing affordability of cars allowed the suburbs to flourish throughout the mid-20th century. During this era, a new American Dream was established: one with single-family homes, white picket fences, and lush green lawns.
Today, however, the traditional suburb may no longer cater to what 79% of Americans want: walkability. Younger people are especially attracted to neighborhoods where stores, restaurants, and other amenities are a short walk away, according to a National Association of Realtors survey released in 2023 . But a good location comes with a cost.
A Redfin analysis showed homes in 2019 in walkable areas sold for almost 25% more than homes without the same walkability, equivalent to nearly $78,000 more in the national average. Some suburbs offer the amenities of city life, whether through easy transit to big cities (such as Wilmette, Illinois, with easy proximity to Chicago), or college-town amenities such as those found in Claremont, California.
What individual families and people look for in a suburb will vary, of course, with some prioritizing quiet and extra space, even if that means driving more often.
Stacker used data from Niche to examine the best suburbs in Salt Lake City. Niche ranked suburbs across the U.S. based on several factors, including diversity, the cost of living, the share of the population with college degrees, and the quality of schools and housing.
Read on to see the highest-ranked suburbs in Salt Lake City.
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#11. Alpine, Utah
- Population: 10,260
- Median home value: $815,800
- Median rental price: $2,814
- Top schools nearby: Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), John Hancock Charter School (grade A), Lincoln Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: American Heritage School (grade A), Liahona Preparatory Academy (grade A−), St. John the Baptist Elementary School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
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#10. Draper, Utah
- Population: 50,635
- Median home value: $663,400
- Median rental price: $1,735
- Top schools nearby: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Itineris Early College High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Waterford School (grade A+), Juan Diego Catholic High School (grade A+), Intermountain Christian School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
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#9. Lehi, Utah
- Population: 77,110
- Median home value: $500,100
- Median rental price: $1,681
- Top schools nearby: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Academy for Math, Engineering & Science (AMES) (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Waterford School (grade A+), Juan Diego Catholic High School (grade A+), Mount Vernon Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
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#8. Millcreek, Utah
- Population: 63,520
- Median home value: $507,900
- Median rental price: $1,351
- Top schools nearby: Itineris Early College High School (grade A+), Skyline High School (grade A), Canyon Rim Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Waterford School (grade A+), Rowland Hall (grade A+), Judge Memorial Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
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#7. Bountiful, Utah
- Population: 45,353
- Median home value: $443,800
- Median rental price: $1,410
- Top schools nearby: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), Canyon Rim Academy (grade A), Salt Lake Arts Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Judge Memorial Catholic High School (grade A+), Mount Vernon Academy (grade A), Layton Christian Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
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#6. Farmington, Utah
- Population: 24,463
- Median home value: $558,300
- Median rental price: $1,446
- Top schools nearby: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), No. Ut. Academy of Math Engineering & Science Ogden (grade A), Salt Lake Arts Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Layton Christian Academy (grade A−), Dorius Academy (grade B−), Saint Olaf Catholic School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
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#5. Cottonwood Heights, Utah
- Population: 33,257
- Median home value: $561,600
- Median rental price: $1,547
- Top schools nearby: Itineris Early College High School (grade A+), Canyon Rim Academy (grade A), Academy for Math, Engineering & Science (AMES) (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Waterford School (grade A+), Rowland Hall (grade A+), Judge Memorial Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
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#4. Cedar Hills, Utah
- Population: 9,977
- Median home value: $557,900
- Median rental price: $1,894
- Top schools nearby: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), John Hancock Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: American Heritage School (grade A), Liahona Preparatory Academy (grade A−), Arches Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
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#3. Centerville, Utah
- Population: 16,740
- Median home value: $452,600
- Median rental price: $1,462
- Top schools nearby: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), Salt Lake Arts Academy (grade A), Kay's Creek Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Layton Christian Academy (grade A−), Realms of Inquiry Private School (grade B), Dorius Academy (grade B−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
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#2. Kaysville, Utah
- Population: 32,714
- Median home value: $513,500
- Median rental price: $1,342
- Top schools nearby: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), No. Ut. Academy of Math Engineering & Science Ogden (grade A), Davis High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Layton Christian Academy (grade A−), Dorius Academy (grade B−), St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
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#1. Highland, Utah
- Population: 19,267
- Median home value: $747,200
- Median rental price: $2,122
- Top schools nearby: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), John Hancock Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Juan Diego Catholic High School (grade A+), American Heritage School (grade A), Liahona Preparatory Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
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