The Town FilesNorth Salt Lake, Utah
City in Davis County · population 21,907 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $497,700
- Household income
- $101,447
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 32.7
North Salt Lake is a city of 21,907 people in Davis County, Utah. The median home is worth $497,700, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for young professionals than 82% of Utah towns, more walkable than 76% of Utah towns, more vibrant than 75% of Utah towns.
How North Salt Lake ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Salt Lake is worth $497,700, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $101,447, which is more affordable than 45% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,667 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Salt Lake | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $497,700 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,667 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $101,447 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in North Salt Lake
| People | North Salt Lake | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.3% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.6% | — |
| Work from home | 17.2% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in North Salt Lake
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 22.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.4 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Salt Lake since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 11, 1999 about 8.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 80 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 2, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 22, 2018.
Severe weather in Davis County since 1996
Davis County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4578: Straight-Line Winds |
| July 9, 2020 | Earthquake | DR-4548: Earthquake And Aftershocks |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| August 30, 2019 | Fire | FM-5292: Gun Range Fire |
Jobs and pay in Davis County
Davis County had 144,747 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,003 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in North Salt Lake itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in North Salt Lake
4 public schools with 2,521 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Academy - NSL (charter) | K-12 | 861 | 12.3 |
| Orchard School | PK-6 | 630 | 20.3 |
| Foxboro School | PK-6 | 527 | 18.8 |
| Wasatch Peak Academy (charter) | K-6 | 503 | 22.9 |
Towns near North Salt Lake
- Woods Cross, UT1.8 mi · 11,410 people · home $497,400
- Bountiful, UT3.5 mi · 45,762 people · home $532,200
- West Bountiful, UT3.8 mi · 5,917 people · home $579,400
- Salt Lake City, UT4.9 mi · 199,723 people · home $539,500
- Centerville, UT5.8 mi · 16,884 people · home $531,200
- Farmington, UT9.5 mi · 24,531 people · home $650,700
- South Salt Lake, UT9.8 mi · 26,777 people · home $410,200
- Millcreek, UT11.9 mi · 63,380 people · home $627,200
North Salt Lake questions
Is North Salt Lake, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Salt Lake scores better for retirees than 36% of Utah towns and quieter than 18%. 9.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in North Salt Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in North Salt Lake is valued at $497,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,447, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,667 a month.
What is the weather like in North Salt Lake?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.6 inches of precipitation a year and 52.4 inches of snow.
Does North Salt Lake get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Salt Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 11, 1999. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)