One of the most family-friendly cities in the west, Salt Lake City has more to offer than many might think. While it’s not an extremely large city, it’s definitely not small â and it’s growing. A lot.
It’s slowly becoming a new hub for tech companies, creating an abundance of jobs and drawing in the crowds from out of state. Although people are coming in droves, rent prices went down last year and you can typically find a one-bedroom apartment for between $1,200 and $1,300.
With prices like that, there’s no better time than now to find the perfect neighborhood for you in Salt Lake City.
Sugarhouse
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Sugarhouse offers the best of everything â a quaint suburban feel, lots of fun, independently-owned restaurants and it radiates an eclectic feeling. Not to mention that it’s near the mouth of Parley’s Canyon, making it easy to find hikes nearby or hitting the slopes in Park City.
It’s also a really safe area, which is why there are so many people always looking to move to Sugarhouse. There are many parks, notably Sugarhouse park, which has plenty of wide-open grass fields, pavilions for public use, basketball courts and a pond.
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The Avenues
The Avenues is a fairly affluent area â home to lots of historic buildings and houses built in the 1920s and 1930s. Although it’s a little more expensive here, it’s for good reason.
It has the old charm, but with new, vibrant residents that have given new life to the neighborhood over the last decade or so.
The neighborhood is safe and beautiful and it’s easy to walk to restaurants and shops in the area.
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Downtown
Downtown is right in the middle of everything â it’s truly the heart of Salt Lake City. There’s a good mix of the old and the new, with historical sites and beautiful architecture.
There’s also lots to see and do, whether you’re wanting to try a great restaurant or shop at the massive City Creek shopping center.
You can walk most places, but you’ve also got the TRAX and FrontRunner trains that not only will get you around downtown but will get you to other outlying parts of the valley quickly (and you don’t have to deal with the traffic).
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Capitol Hill
The area surrounding the state capitol building, fittingly named Capitol Hill, is one of the most desirable neighborhoods. Not too far from downtown, you are in close proximity to endless entertainment.
As noted by the name, it’s right on top of a hill, which overlooks the entire Salt Lake valley for some of the best views you can get. Furthermore, one of the favorite local activities every year is strolling through the cherry blossom trees that line the capitol building.
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Yalecrest
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Safe, diverse and historic are three words that perfectly describe Yalecrest. Here, you’ll find incredible homes â many larger Tudor-style homes that make you feel like you’re in another century.
You’re right by many trendy restaurants and food markets, not to mention you’ve got both Sugar House Park and Liberty Park nearby.
A simple neighborhood walk through Yalecrest is a treat â the mature landscaping and exposed wood beams on homes never grow boring.
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Wasatch Hollow
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Wasatch Hollow feels like many other city suburbs. It’s quiet and fairly safe but has a diverse crowd of residents to set it apart from other neighborhoods.
Many young families are settling down in the area since it’s close to grocery stores and good schools. While it’s not quite Yalecrest, full of beautiful Tudor-style homes â it’s pretty close to it with fully matured tree-lined streets and well-kept homes.
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Central City
In Central City, you’re about as close to Downtown as you can get without actually being downtown. The age of the area is easily noticed â but in a good way.
Expect a mixture of old historic homes from different times and architectural periods and lots of restaurants with decades of history, along with newer bars and coffee shops.
The area attracts lots of young professionals who work downtown and don’t mind having a little less square footage to live in. Even with the smaller living quarters, the distinct indie vibe of Central City is well worth it if you’re looking for an interesting day-to-day life.
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Rose Park
While it didn’t always have a great reputation, Rose Park is now an up-and-coming neighborhood. It’s a fairly peaceful and quiet area that’s seeing a revival â more and more people are flocking to it.
Couples and young families are turning Rose Park into a more youthful area. More restaurants are opening up to accommodate the crowds.
Soon, it’s expected that the area will be one of the most lively in the valley.
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East Bench
Settled into the hills of the mountains to the east of the Salt Lake valley, you’ll find East Bench. This neighborhood is full of single-family homes and well-established, older residents.
Most of the homes are large and spacious here â unlike many other neighborhoods in the lower valley with smaller and tightly packed streets.
There are no grocery stores or shopping centers in the actual East Bench neighborhood, but there’s plenty nearby, â so you’re not missing out on anything important.
Despite being further from local amenities, the view from the neighborhood is an exceptional one.
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Poplar Grove
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One of the larger neighborhoods within Salt Lake City, Poplar Grove lies just east of downtown. And like some of the other neighborhoods, it’s been given new life in recent years.
It’s maintained a diverse demographic throughout the years, which is part of what makes the neighborhood great. Being so close to downtown means there’s no shortage of things to do, restaurants to eat at and shopping spots to explore!
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People’s Freeway
In People’s Freeway, you’ll find it’s full of laid-back restaurants and activities. Smith’s Ballpark is in the neighborhood, where you can catch Salt Lake’s minor league baseball team, the Bees.
Most residents in this area live in apartments or condos, which have drawn in more young professionals and young couples, rather than full families. And the neighborhood caters to those young professionals and couples â with plenty of chill bars and affordable restaurants around, it’s easy to meet new people in the same stage of life.
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Fairpark
Fairpark, given its name for the fairgrounds in this neighborhood, is a truly eclectic area of Salt Lake.
Full of great ethnic cuisine, Fairpark offers up some of the best Mexican and Asian restaurants in the city. Furthermore, if you’re one who likes to cook cultural foods at home â there is a surplus of ethnic markets so you can buy anything you need for authentic dishes.
Fairpark is close to downtown, but a bit quieter. You still feel like you’re in the city but in a lesser-known part. You’re far from the hustle and bustle of the big city and can explore this hidden gem of a neighborhood in peace.
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Liberty Wells
Full of restaurants, coffee shops and bars â the Liberty Wells neighborhood attracts some of the most interesting, eccentric people in the valley. Most are young professionals, so it’s no wonder the area maintains a vibrant atmosphere.
There’s not too much traffic and you can walk most places in Liberty Wells. Local businesses offer everything from handmade postcards to imported cheese â you’re always bound to find something interesting and unexpected around every corner.
If you’re wanting to meet new people, this is one of the friendliest neighborhoods where you can grab a drink and chat with almost anyone.
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Bonneville Hills
Bonneville Hills is your typical suburb â quiet, safe and beautiful in its own right.
With great K-12 schools in the area and the University of Utah close by, lots of families, college students and young professionals enjoy living in the neighborhood.
There are parks around every corner and you’re minutes away from many hikes and canyons, so there’s no shortage of outdoor activities right outside your front door.
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Glendale
Established during World War II, Glendale is one of the friendliest neighborhoods you’ll find. Its close sense of community attracts families and couples looking to settle down for a while.
With such an engaging community, Glendale brings in plenty of diversity, blending together Hispanic, Polynesian and Native American cultures â along with many others.
Plus, it’s one of the more affordable areas close to downtown, which certainly doesn’t hurt.
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Which Salt Lake City neighborhood is best for you?
There are so many wonderful neighborhoods in Salt Lake City, it’s hard to choose where to live. No matter which neighborhood draws you in, you’re sure to find that Salt Lake is a wonderful, diverse city that you’ll fit into quickly.
So check out Salt Lake City apartments to rent or homes to buy to get started with your move!
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