Conversion in progress ...
Please wait while we generate your PDF
Salt Lake County Community Guide
Salt Lake County
City energy, canyon access and every kind of neighborhood in between. Here's your guide to the cities, commutes, schools and local favorites.
Welcome to Salt Lake County.
The busiest, most varied part of the Wasatch Front: a real downtown, four ski resorts up the canyons, and suburbs that range from historic bungalows to brand-new master-planned neighborhoods.
Tap any city on the map to see its community page.
Where to live
Salt Lake City
City page →Historic neighborhoods, culture and the airport
- Sugar House, The Avenues and 9th & 9th each have their own feel
- TRAX, buses and bike lanes make car-light living possible
- University of Utah, arenas, museums and Liberty Park
Sandy
City page →Ski access at your back door
- Minutes to Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons
- Dimple Dell Regional Park trails
- America First Field and TRAX to downtown
South Jordan
City page →Daybreak and beyond
- Daybreak: Oquirrh Lake, trails, pools and a town center
- TRAX Red Line and Mountain View Corridor
- Larger, older lots on the east side
West Jordan
City page →Space and value in a central spot
- Jordan River Parkway trail
- Veterans Memorial Park and community events
- Quick access to Mountain View Corridor
West Valley City
City page →Diverse, central and good value
- Some of the valley’s best food from around the world
- Maverik Center and Utah Cultural Celebration Center
- TRAX Green Line to downtown and the airport
Commutes at a glance
Approximate drive times with light traffic. Rush hour and winter storms can add a lot, so test your route at the time you'll actually drive it.
| From | Downtown SLC | SLC Airport | Lehi tech corridor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 5–15min | 10–15min | 30–35min |
| Sandy | 20–25min | 25–30min | 15–20min |
| South Jordan | 20–25min | 25min | 15min |
| West Jordan | 20min | 20min | 20min |
| West Valley City | 15min | 10–15min | 25–30min |
TRAX and FrontRunner can beat I-15 traffic for many downtown jobs.
The best of Salt Lake County
Little & Big Cottonwood Canyons
Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude, plus summer hiking
Millcreek Canyon
Dog-friendly trails close to town
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Foothill trail with valley views
Jordan River Parkway
Paved trail running the length of the valley
Liberty & Sugar House Parks
Big city parks for every season
A year in Salt Lake County
Ski season in the Cottonwood Canyons; Temple Square lights downtown
Red Butte Garden blooms; Real Salt Lake season starts
Utah Arts Festival; Pioneer Day parade on July 24
Canyon leaf drives; Utah Jazz season begins
Schools, colleges & healthcare
Public school districts
- Salt Lake City School District
- Granite School District
- Canyons School District
- Jordan School District
- Murray City School District
Colleges
University of Utah, Westminster University and Salt Lake Community College
Healthcare
University of Utah Health, Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, and clinics throughout the valley
School boundaries can change. Always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
Let's tour Salt Lake County together.
Tell me what matters most and I'll build a custom tour of the neighborhoods that fit, with real sales data for each one.
Petersen Home Group · eXp Realty · Utah Life Real Estate Group. Statistics from the sources noted and believed reliable but not guaranteed. Drive times are estimates. Equal Housing Opportunity.