10 Best Independent Living Communities in Salt Lake City, UT

 

Independent Living in Salt Lake City, UT

 

Independent living communities in Salt Lake City are housing arrangements designed exclusively for older adults. While residents live independently, most communities offer various amenities, activities, and other services.

Cost of Independent Living in Salt Lake City, UT

The median monthly cost for an independent living community in Salt Lake City is $2,017 for the city proper and $2,601 for the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost for the state of Utah is around $3,600.

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Learn More About Salt Lake City, UT

 

Cost of Living

 

Since the city is both the capital of the state and Utah’s most populous city, the costs associated with living in Salt Lake City are rated over 25 points more expensive than the national average. However, compared to the overall cost of living in Salt Lake City, the cost of groceries and other necessities are much cheaper, with a rating nearly ten points below the national average. All index scores are based on a sliding scale with the national average set at 100.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
127	91	$1,174	17.6% spend over 30% of their income on rent	$266,711	$54,009	There are no estate or inheritance taxes

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

There are 9 general hospitals in the city that provide emergency care and other medical services. The top hospitals in Salt Lake City include:

• Utah Valley Hospital – A 395-bed, full-service tertiary and acute care referral center which offers level II trauma care to the surrounding Utah County.
• LDS Hospital – This general hospital and surgical center offers care to a total of 262 staffed beds.
• Lakeview Hospital – This acute care community is a 128-bed community hospital which provides orthopedic care, chest pain care, women”s health services, behavioral health services, wound care, and emergency care.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Salt Lake City has a humid continental climate type. This means that the city experiences warm, temperate summers and snowy winters, with temperatures often dropping to freezing. On average, the humidity level for Salt Lake City is roughly 53%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at about 75%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
78°F	96°F (July)	57°F (July)	32°F	47°F (February)	20°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
63 (Moderate)	94 in December (Moderate)

During this time, the average air quality conditions are rated moderate. This means that people who are sensitive to particulates in the air should limit the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
1”	2” (April)	54”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

2016 Presidential Election for Salt Lake County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
41.5%	32.6%	25.9%

 

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
1,098,400	200,544	696 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 0.01%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
32	20%	9%	4%	3%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
17%	45%	20%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
5.4%	2.3%	21.6%	1.4%	1.5%	65.4%	3.4%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
17,984	81	9

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
5%	71%	11%	18%	4%	5%

Salt Lake City is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community can actively participate in public life without fear of discrimination.

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

As both the capital of the state and its most populous city, Salt Lake City has much to offer in terms of sightseeing and entertainment. One popular destination is Temple Square which is home to the largest LDS church in the country. The towering temple dominates the city skyline and is an iconic piece of American architecture. For those interested in the performing arts, the nearby Salt Lake Tabernacle is home to the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. There are also a number of museums in the city to satiate any curious mind. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is the largest museum of its kind in the state and houses over 17,000 permanent works of art. The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art is located in downtown Salt Lake and showcases exhibitions from local, national, and international artists. The museum has 6 gallery spaces that change periodically based on which artist is being showcased. For those interested in the environment there is the Natural History Museum which contains exhibits on the biodiversity of Utah and the Intermountain West. If your interests fall among the stars then look no further than Clark Planetarium which houses both Imax and laser light shows within its large domed theater. Fans of local history may enjoy the Fort Douglas Military Museum which is housed in a 19th century barracks. The museum has a number of exhibits on the history of Utah and the West. The museum also includes an outdoor cannon and military vehicle park. For outdoor recreation there is the Tracy Aviary and Botanical Gardens, and the Redbutte Gardens which is a one hundred acre arboretum.

 

Transportation

Public transportation in Salt Lake City is operated by the Utah Transit Authority. The transportation services offered include commuter trains, buses, and a light-rail known as TRAX, which provides access between the airport and the ski resorts on the other side of town. The commuter train is called FrontRunner and it provides transportation all the way from Ogden to Provo with limited stops.