Living in Summit County, Utah

Summit County is a county in Utah with a population of around 39,633, part of the Salt Lake City, UT MSA metro area. The main communities are Kamas, Oakley, Coalville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,146/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $1240K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 28°F) and cool summers (highs around 66°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Summit County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a highly educated workforce (55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.