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South Salt Lake

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Utah
$497K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
37
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$432K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jun 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
2018201920222026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2018201920222026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
2018201920222026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
2018201920222026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
2018201920222026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
2018201920222026
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
2018201920222026
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
2018201920222026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017201820192022202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.4,155
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$432K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,320 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1959
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.54%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.20%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.57%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.55%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.29%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.43%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.342

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,399
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,947 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all citys nationally.

How South Salt Lake compares

By median home value, South Salt Lake is the 18th most expensive of 18 cities in Salt Lake County, and its typical home is worth more than 18% of all homes in Salt Lake County.

Home values in South Salt Lake

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$192K$697K
cities in Salt Lake County ranked by median home value
#Salt Lake CountyMedian valueHomes
1Cottonwood Heights$1.1M224
2Holladay$1.1M1,683
3Brighton$983K143
4Draper$894K13,795
5South Jordan$742K26,454
6Sandy$694K33,705
7Riverton$676K13,928
8Bluffdale$648K5,005
9Herriman$636K17,629
10Murray$630K3,142
11Millcreek$609K2,405
12Salt Lake City$608K120,081
13West Jordan$556K31,980
14Taylorsville$502K11,104
15Midvale$497K8,710
16West Valley City$465K30,406
17Magna$434K9,702
18South Salt Lake$432K4,155

About the South Salt Lake market

What is the median home price in South Salt Lake, UT?

The median sale price in South Salt Lake, UT is $496,755 (data through June 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in South Salt Lake, UT each year?

37 homes sold in South Salt Lake, UT over the last 12 months (data through June 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in South Salt Lake, UT?

South Salt Lake, UT contains 4,155 residential properties, with a median of 1,320 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1959. The median TopHap Estimate is $432K.

How does South Salt Lake, UT compare to the rest of Salt Lake County?

By median home value, South Salt Lake, UT is the 18th most expensive of 18 cities in Salt Lake County. Its typical home is worth more than 18% of all homes in Salt Lake County. Magna ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in South Salt Lake, UT?

55% of homes in South Salt Lake, UT are owner-occupied. 29% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in South Salt Lake, UT hold?

57% of mortgaged homes in South Salt Lake, UT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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