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Utah state guide
Compare large Utah cities by 2025 Census population, young-grad fit, BLS state unemployment, schooling access, cost pressure, commute, and safety-check notes. The current Utah subset includes 10 West city pages with a combined 2025 population estimate of 1,156,008.
State signal
Lehi, Utah has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this Utah subset at +25.56% since the 2020 estimates base. For recent grads, also compare fit score, BLS state unemployment, schooling access, cost pressure, safety checks, and commute mode before signing a lease.
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| City | Catalog | Grad fit | Median rent | Median income | 2025 population | City unemployment | Growth | Jobs | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, Utah | State starter | 81/100 | $1,414 | $75,090 | 218,428 | 4.2% | +9.36% | competitive | rent watch |
| West Valley City, Utah | Utah coverage | 59/100 | $1,504 | $92,209 | 137,491 | 4.3% | -1.96% | competitive | rent watch |
| West Jordan, Utah | Utah coverage | 64/100 | $1,757 | $108,153 | 116,812 | 3.8% | -0.13% | competitive | rent watch |
| Provo, Utah | Utah coverage | 64/100 | $1,193 | $64,171 | 114,527 | 5.1% | -0.58% | competitive | rent watch |
| St. George, Utah | Utah coverage | 78/100 | $1,545 | $76,508 | 108,713 | 3.6% | +14.02% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Lehi, Utah | Utah coverage | 86/100 | $1,964 | $131,299 | 95,313 | 4.0% | +25.56% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Orem, Utah | Utah coverage | 64/100 | $1,438 | $83,342 | 95,214 | 3.9% | -2.93% | competitive | rent watch |
| Sandy, Utah | Utah coverage | 60/100 | $1,777 | $112,176 | 92,386 | 2.6% | -5.16% | competitive | rent watch |
| Ogden, Utah | Utah coverage | 65/100 | $1,216 | $72,575 | 89,510 | 4.1% | +2.48% | competitive | rent watch |
| South Jordan, Utah | Utah coverage | 84/100 | $1,991 | $134,047 | 87,614 | 2.4% | +13.07% | competitive | rent-friendly |