Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city in Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. The Salt Lake City metropolitan area spans Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele Counties. Salt Lake City is further situated in a larger urban area known as the Wasatch Front and is part of the Salt Lake City-Ogden-Clearfield CSA.

Salt Lake is located in northern Utah and sits in a large valley between two mountain ranges, the Wasatch on the east side and the Oquirrhs to the west. Salt Lake is the home of the world-wide headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Mormons! Getting to Salt Lake has never been easier. All of the major airlines fly into Salt Lake, so you can get here in no time. Half of the U. S. population is located within a two and a half hour flight from Salt Lake and two major interstate highways, I-15 and I-80 intersect in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City is Utah's capital and gateway to the state's renowned ski resorts, scenic national parks and recreational areas. Salt Lake is a well-known ski destination. Skiers flock here to enjoy world-class facilities and the "greatest snow on earth." Historic Mormon Temple Square is a popular tourist attraction and the city also offers lively entertainment and nightlife.

Salt Lake is a city of unexpected surprises and brims with history, art, culture, entertainment and recreation - all in a beautiful location at the foot of Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Salt Lake combines the amenities of a large metro area with the opportunity to take advantage of year round outdoor recreation within minutes in every direction. An attractive, safe, and growing city, Salt Lake offers unequaled views, a thriving economy, exciting nightlife, remarkable history, the warm hospitality of a small western town, and *The Greatest Snow on Earth, TM*. Salt Lake is an incredible destination for patrons of the performing arts with: Ballet West, Utah Opera Company, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, Repertory Dance Theatre, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, The Utah Symphony. Numerous theater groups and over twenty art galleries are within minutes of Salt Lake's downtown hotels.

Since hosting the 2002 Olympic Games, Salt Lake has shined and continues to showcase the city's profile as a destination to visit. When winter hits, the snow falls on the slopes of our four world-class ski resorts, which are Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude. Up in Park City, three world-class ski resorts and the Utah Olympic Park are less than a 40 minute drive from downtown Salt Lake. With the influx of relocatees, and owners of second homes, Park City has transformed itself into a vibrant year-round city. During spring, summer and fall, our canyons are filled with hikers, rock climbers, mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

If, when you think of Salt Lake City, you think of gorgeous mountains, scenery, and the outdoors, you're right! The City's parks are numerous, beautiful, accessible, and full of recreation opportunities.

The City also owns and maintains golf courses and two Olympic-sized swimming facilities.

Salt Lake's Fun Side is your ticket to great food, entertainment, culture, live sports, family fun and a restful nights sleep. Experience the thrill of a professional sporting event or the fast pace of Nascar. Discover the sport of curling, play a round of golf, ice skate, or come work out at one of the several community fitness centers.

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Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $240,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $299,328; Detached houses: $315,053; Townhouses or other attached units: $256,240; In 2-unit structures: $274,342; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $213,926; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $220,325; Mobile homes: $35,229.

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 180,651. Salt Lake City covers 109.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,266 feet above sea level.

Area code: 801

Weather

Salt Lake City, UT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 25.40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Salt Lake City is 17.75 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 2.31 Inches.

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