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Sugar House

Utah · Salt Lake City · 36,023 residents · 5.926 sq mi
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The short version

Sugar House is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,612. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $633,173. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% more than the Salt Lake City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Sugar House; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,023
Population density
6,079 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,612
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$60,268
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$633,173
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,670
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(29,538)
Black0.9%(308)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(2,975)
Asian3.9%(1,414)
Other5%(1,788)
Diversity Score39.6%(14,262)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(29,538)
Black0.9%(308)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(2,975)
Asian3.9%(1,414)
Other5%(1,788)
Diversity Score39.6%(14,262)
Diversity Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Foreign born
6.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah?

Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah has about 36,023 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah?

The typical household in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah earns about $100,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah expensive?

In Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah, the median home is worth about $633,173, and the typical rent is about $1,670 a month.

How educated are people in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah?

About 62.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah?

About 8.6% of people in Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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