Apartments for rent in South Salt Lake, UT

The small city of South Salt Lake, Utah is home to just under 25,000 people. It's a great place to raise a family, as children under 5 account for a larger portion of the population here (9%) than nationally (6%), though young professionals outpace national averages as well. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just over 32, skew younger than most cities in Utah. Homeowners tend to be in the minority in the area, and 59% of residents are renters. With a relatively low average rent of $848 per month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Utah. Each month, renters in South Salt Lake will pay around $180 less compared to the state average.

South Salt Lake has an average commute time of about 23 minutes. Driving is the prevailing mode of getting to work, opted for by 41% of commuters, while public transit is used by just 5% of the population. Few residents commute to work on foot.

Compared to the Utah average, South Salt Lake has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or GED (16%). Additionally, 11% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many South Salt Lake residents work in one of three industries: retail, entertainment, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 20% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top profession in the city. South Salt Lake workers earn an average annual income of nearly $53,000, around $26,000 less than the average Utah resident. South Salt Lake's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.