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South Salt Lake Real Estate
Last updated: July 2026 · Market data from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS
South Salt Lake is one of the most centrally located and best-connected places to own in the Salt Lake Valley, a compact city where older grid homes sit next to new transit-side townhomes and downtown is only about ten minutes away.
South Salt Lake Market Snapshot
As of June 2026, the typical home in South Salt Lake sells for about $469,170 (2026 year-to-date median, all home types). Prices are rising year over year in a balanced market.
Typical sale, 2026 year-to-date
Market conditions, June 2026
Source: UtahRealEstate.com / RapidStats MLS data. Median figures are all residential property types (single-family, townhouse, and condo), 2026 year-to-date; market-condition figures reflect June 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Market data powered by zoomUTAH.com.
South Salt Lake's median sale price is up 13.1 percent year over year, outpacing many valley neighbors, driven by its central location, tight 2.4-month supply and the ongoing downtown and transit-oriented redevelopment. Past appreciation does not guarantee future results, and gains vary by block and property type.
South Salt Lake at a Glance
- 26,895 Population (2026) Salt Lake County, central valley
- $72,152 Median household income Census and ACS estimate
- About flat Population growth Roughly steady since the 2020 census
- ~$2,800 Typical property tax / yr On the median home after the primary-residence exemption
- ~$1,530 Median rent / mo Blended across all unit sizes
- 10 to 12 min Drive to downtown SLC Off-peak via I-15 or State Street
What your money buys in South Salt Lake
Condos, townhomes and older bungalows, mostly on the west side and near the downtown core. The entry point into the city.
Around the median: updated mid-century homes and bungalows on the central grid, the heart of the market.
Larger or renovated single-family homes, especially on the east side toward Millcreek and Sugar House.
New transit-side townhome and condo product near the S-Line, plus fully renovated homes with additions and premium finishes.
How South Salt Lake compares
A quick side-by-side with neighboring cities on the factors buyers weigh most.
| South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City | Millcreek | Murray | West Valley City | |
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| Typical price | $469,170 median | ~$560,000 median | ~$620,000 median | ~$540,000 median | ~$450,000 median |
| Housing style | Older grid homes plus new transit-side townhomes | Historic homes, condos, wide range | Mid-century ranches, larger lots | Established homes with some new infill | Newer subdivisions, more affordable |
| Drive to downtown SLC | 10 to 12 min | In the city, 5 to 15 min | 15 to 20 min | 15 to 20 min | 15 to 25 min |
| Transit access | TRAX Blue, Green and Red plus S-Line streetcar | Extensive TRAX and bus | TRAX and bus on main corridors | TRAX Red and Blue plus FrontRunner | TRAX Green Line |
| Notable for | Central location and value | Urban core and amenities | Established homes near the canyons | Central, mix of housing types | Affordability and newer homes |
Your South Salt Lake Expert
I am Kris Bowen, a Real Estate Broker with LPT Realty. Over 23 years and more than 1,000 Utah closings I have learned that South Salt Lake is a block-by-block market: value shifts fast between the west side, the central grid and the east side near Millcreek. I walk these streets and price against in-person comps, not a citywide average. Reach me at 801-999-8005 or search homes at zoomUTAH.com.
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Buying a Home in South Salt Lake
Buyers come to South Salt Lake for location and value. The year-to-date median sale price is $469,170, up 13.1 percent over last year, which is meaningfully below neighbors like Millcreek and Salt Lake City while keeping you inside the same ten-minute ring to downtown. Supply is tight at 2.4 months and homes are selling at about 98 percent of list, so well-priced listings still move, though an average of 67 days on market means buyers who do their homework are not forced into blind bidding. As an illustrative estimate and not a lending offer, a median home at 469,170 with 20 percent down near a 6.8 percent rate runs roughly 2,800 a month in principal, interest, taxes and insurance, and generally fits a household income around 115,000. I price every home against in-person comps on the actual block, because value here swings street by street.
Entry buyers look at condos, townhomes and older bungalows on the west side and near the downtown core, often in the low-to-mid 400s and below. Around the 469,170 median you find updated mid-century homes and bungalows on the central grid. Move up toward the east side near Millcreek and you are into larger or renovated homes, and the top of the market is new townhome and condo product near the S-Line streetcar plus fully renovated homes with additions.
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Selling a Home in South Salt Lake
Sellers are in a strong but not automatic position. With only 2.4 months of supply and 46 active listings, inventory is low, and the current sale-to-list ratio of 98 percent shows buyers are paying close to ask for the right home. Prices are up 13.1 percent year over year, so equity has grown. The caution is the 67-day average days on market: this is not a market where you can overprice and wait. Homes that are staged, photographed and priced against real neighborhood comps sell near list, while the ones chasing a citywide average tend to sit. I walk your block, price against homes that actually sold nearby, and build the plan around what buyers here are really paying.
The most common mistakes are pricing off a broad citywide or countywide number instead of your specific block, skipping pre-list repairs on older homes that show up in inspections, and underestimating how much the west-versus-east side difference moves value. With 67 days as the average, an overpriced first two weeks costs momentum you rarely get back. Photos that hide deferred maintenance and listings that ignore the transit and downtown-proximity story also leave money on the table.
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New Construction in South Salt Lake
Most of South Salt Lake is a built-out grid, so new construction here is redevelopment rather than open-land subdivisions. The activity is concentrated in the downtown and Central Pointe corridor, where the city has encouraged transit-oriented townhomes, condos and mixed-use buildings along the S-Line streetcar and TRAX. Expect attached product, smaller footprints and lower-maintenance living rather than large-lot single-family. Scattered infill and full gut renovations of older homes are the other source of newer inventory across the central and east blocks.
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Featured South Salt Lake Communities
The areas buyers ask about most. South Salt Lake has more, so tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right fit.
Downtown and Central Pointe corridor
The redeveloping core along State Street and the S-Line streetcar, where new townhomes and condos sit near TRAX and the Creative Industries Zone with its breweries and after-hours scene. This is the most transit-connected and lowest-maintenance part of the city.
East side toward Millcreek
Quieter established blocks near 700 East and Highland Drive, on the border with Millcreek and Sugar House. Older single-family homes, walkable to Millcreek Common, and generally the higher end of the local price range.
Fitts Park and the central grid
Bungalows and mid-century homes on the blocks around Fitts Park and the Mill Creek and Parley's Trail. Central, flat and close to everything, with a mix of original and updated homes.
West side near Main Street and West Temple
Older homes mixed with light-industrial and commercial uses near I-15, generally the most affordable buy-in. Value here varies significantly block by block.
Granite Park area
Established residential blocks near State Street and Granite Park Junior High, a workaday grid of modest homes convenient to schools and the State Street corridor.
Best South Salt Lake neighborhood for…
Matching what you want most to where it lives in South Salt Lake.
- Best value per square foot The older grid homes on the west side and central blocks, where median prices sit well below Millcreek and Salt Lake City for a similar commute.
- Most transit-connected Homes near Central Pointe and along the S-Line streetcar, within walking distance of TRAX Blue, Green and Red lines.
- Newest construction The downtown and Central Pointe corridor, where redevelopment has added townhomes, condos and mixed-use buildings.
- Shortest commute downtown Nearly the whole city, with a 10 to 12 minute off-peak drive to downtown Salt Lake City from most blocks.
- Best for lock-and-leave New attached townhomes and condos near the streetcar, built for lower-maintenance ownership.
- Largest lots and updated homes The east side toward Millcreek, where established single-family homes on fuller lots command the top of the local range.
South Salt Lake Schools
South Salt Lake is served by the Granite School District, with a mix of neighborhood elementary schools, a junior high and a comprehensive high school, plus charter and private options. Most students follow the Woodrow Wilson to Granite Park Junior High to Cottonwood High feeder path.
High schools
- Cottonwood High (Granite District)
- Granger High (western edge, Granite District)
- Granite Connection High (alternative, Granite District)
Middle / junior high
Elementary
Charter & private
- Utah International Charter School
- Kearns-Saint Ann Catholic School
Four-year graduation rate
Which high school feeds where
| Area of South Salt Lake | Typically feeds |
|---|---|
| Central and east South Salt Lake (Woodrow Wilson, Lincoln, James E. Moss) | Granite Park Junior High, then Cottonwood High |
| Neighborhoods near Central Pointe and the State Street corridor | Granite Park Junior High, then Cottonwood High |
| Western edge toward Redwood Road | Boundaries shift here; confirm the assigned high school with Granite School District |
Boundaries shift as the area grows. Always confirm your exact address on the official district boundary map.
Graduation rates are approximate, from the Utah State Board of Education 2023-24 reporting, and vary by year. School boundaries shift, especially near the city edges, so always confirm the exact assigned schools for a specific address with Granite School District before you buy.
Living in South Salt Lake
Beyond the market numbers, here is what day-to-day life and the cost of owning look like. Tap any section to open it.
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What is there to do in South Salt Lake?
The Creative Industries Zone around the downtown core has grown into a cluster of breweries and distilleries with a real after-hours scene, alongside makers, studios and small manufacturers. It is a working, unpolished side of the valley that has become a destination. -
What are the parks and trails like?
Fitts Park anchors a stretch of the Mill Creek Trail as the creek passes through the central grid, and Parley's Trail runs alongside the S-Line streetcar, connecting the downtown neighborhood out toward the Jordan River. Central Park and several smaller neighborhood parks round it out. -
How good is transit here?
About as good as it gets in the valley. Central Pointe is a hub for the TRAX Blue, Green and Red lines and the western end of the S-Line streetcar, which links the city to Sugar House. Many homes are within walking distance of a rail stop. -
Where do people shop and eat?
Everyday shopping runs along the State Street and 2100 South commercial corridors, with big-box and grocery options minutes away, and the neighboring Sugar House and Millcreek Common districts add restaurants and boutiques just across the border.
Commute times from South Salt Lake
| Destination | Drive time | Transit |
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| Downtown Salt Lake City | 10 to 12 min | About 20 min via TRAX |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | 12 to 15 min | About 30 min via TRAX Green Line |
| University of Utah | About 15 min | About 30 min via TRAX Red Line |
| Sandy and south valley | 18 to 22 min | About 25 min via TRAX Blue Line |
| Silicon Slopes (Lehi) | 30 to 40 min | About 60 min via FrontRunner plus connection |
Crime and Safety in South Salt Lake
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data for 2024, the latest available, South Salt Lake records roughly 7.7 violent and 58 property crimes per 1,000 residents per year.
Reported incidents per 1,000 residents (lower is better)
These per-resident rates read high in part because South Salt Lake is a compact city with a large commercial and industrial base and a daytime population far bigger than its roughly 27,000 residents, which inflates crimes-per-resident math. Numbers also vary sharply block by block, so look at the specific street rather than the citywide figure. Source: FBI UCR, 2024.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the median home price in South Salt Lake?
The year-to-date median sale price is $469,170, up 13.1 percent from a year ago, with an average sale price of $534,928. Sixty-eight homes have sold so far this year.
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Is South Salt Lake a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward sellers right now. Months of supply is low at 2.4 and homes are selling at about 98 percent of list price, but with an average of 67 days on market and prices up 13.1 percent year over year, correctly priced homes still see the most competition while overpriced ones sit.
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How much are property taxes on a home here?
Utah gives a 45 percent exemption on primary residences, so the effective rate is roughly 0.6 percent. On the $469,170 median home that is about $2,800 a year for an owner-occupant. Second homes and rentals are taxed on the full value.
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What income do I need to buy a median home?
As an illustrative estimate and not a lending offer, a $469,170 home with 20 percent down near a 6.8 percent rate runs about $2,800 a month in principal, interest, taxes and insurance, which generally fits a household income around $115,000. Your rate, down payment and debts change this.
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How long are homes taking to sell?
About 67 days on market on average year to date. Well-prepared, well-priced homes move faster and closer to the 98 percent sale-to-list ratio the market is currently seeing.
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How is the commute to downtown Salt Lake City?
Roughly 10 to 12 minutes by car off-peak via I-15 or State Street, or about 20 minutes on TRAX. South Salt Lake is one of the shortest commutes to downtown of any city in the valley.
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