Utah’s 10 WORST TOWNS To Live In
Utah is easily one of the most unique states in the entire country. On one end, you've got the jaw-dropping landscapes, from mountains, to lakes, to red cliffs, ski resorts, and a thriving economy that makes it one of the wealthiest states in America. But, on the other side, you've got some culture clashes, small town struggles, and cities that aren't exactly dream destinations!
RoadSnacks has analyzed 83 of Utah's most populous cities (at least 5,300 residents). They're looking at things like crime rates, home prices, median income, and unemployment. The results gave us the 10 WORST places to live in Utah:
Here’s the countdown:
10. Midvale
Population: 35,609
Average Home Price: $470,067
Median Income: $70,742
Unemployment Rate: 3.0%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0835
9. West Jordan
Population: 116,383
Average Home Price: $525,155
Median Income: $99,002
Unemployment Rate: 4.2%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0248
8. Santa Clara
Population: 7,625
Average Home Price: $533,956
Median Income: $91,625
Unemployment Rate: 3.4%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0352
7. Riverdale
Population: 9,313
Average Home Price: $447,847
Median Income: $73,642
Unemployment Rate: 4.4%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0508
6. Hurricane
Population: 20,609
Average Home Price: $486,730
Median Income: $64,182
Unemployment Rate: 3.2%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0181
5. Taylorsville
Population: 59,729
Average Home Price: $473,731
Median Income: $81,417
Unemployment Rate: 4.5%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0835
4. Ogden
Population: 86,754
Average Home Price: $374,519
Median Income: $66,226
Unemployment Rate: 4.3%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0310
3. Roosevelt
Population: 6,884
Average Home Price: $307,294
Median Income: $66,552
Unemployment Rate: 6.8%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0292
2. Tooele
Population: 36,315
Average Home Price: $424,381
Median Income: $84,225
Unemployment Rate: 3.9%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0239
1. South Salt Lake
Population: 26,315
Average Home Price: $426,533
Median Income: $57,125
Unemployment Rate: 4.8%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0835
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