North Salt Lake, UT

North Salt Lake, Utah

North Salt Lake, Utah, in Davis county, is 6 miles N of Salt Lake City, Utah (center to center) and 367 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. North Salt Lake contains a population of approximately 8,749.

The People and Families of North Salt Lake

In North Salt Lake, about 62% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in North Salt Lake, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in North Salt Lake.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Salt Lake had a median family income of $52,485. There just aren't a lot of poor people in North Salt Lake.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in North Salt Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $700. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

North Salt Lake Housing

North Salt Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Utah, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In North Salt Lake, 90% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

North Salt Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of North Salt Lake, UT

Comparing North Salt Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

North Salt Lake Almanac

North Salt Lake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Salt Lake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by North Salt Lake residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Salt Lake High Schools (2004)

LIFELINE
1130 W CENTER
801-298-4000
A Non-traditional School
Serves 24 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24

North Salt Lake Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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