Salt Lake County sits at the intersection of I-15 and I-80, connecting operations to major rail corridors and an international airport. The county anchors Utah business across finance, life sciences, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and outdoor recreation. Employers draw talent directly from local research institutions and an established regional labor pool.
Salt Lake County Community Profile
The Crossroads of I-15 and I-80
The Salt Lake County Breakdown
1,184,689
Total Population
0.34%
Annual Growth Rate
416,489
Total Households
$94,658
Median Household Income
33.8
Median Household Age
659,418
Civilian Labor Force
Community Profile
Salt Lake County Assets
Business Costs
Taxes
Salt Lake County’s property tax collections per capita sit at $1,354, well below the national level of $1,810 and California’s $2,131. Connect with our research team for a detailed comparison of local and state tax structures.
Real Estate: Office
Office space in Salt Lake County leases for $25.65 per square foot, roughly 30% below the national average of $36.45. Contact our research team for the complete regional office cost breakdown.
Real Estate: Industrial
Industrial space in Salt Lake County leases for $11.23 per square foot, coming in lower than Arizona, Colorado, California, and the national average of $12.99. Reach out to our research team for a full industrial real estate cost assessment.
Global Operations in Salt Lake
Our office in Salt Lake City has become one of Goldman Sachs’ largest in the world, offering opportunities for both recent graduates and experienced professionals across 14 of our 16 divisions.
David Lang
Head of Operations, Goldman Sachs
Find Your Place, Here
Utah’s business landscape is as diverse as its communities. Each one brings its own workforce, infrastructure, and opportunities to the table, backed by data site selectors can use to make real decisions. Explore what this community offers, see how it fits into Utah’s broader economy, and connect with our team to learn more.
