What are the best places to live in Utah? If you’re asking that, you know Utah is no longer an obscure state.<\/p>\n
The state has always been famous for its proximity to the outdoors. There are 5 national parks, 43 state parks, and a diversity of landscapes. You can find mountains and trees in the north and east, to the red rocks and desert in the south, and lakes, rivers, and even salt flats scattered throughout.<\/p>\n
However, there’s more to Utah than just the great outdoors. Utah has a booming economy, a budding tech industry, and an unmatched quality of life. Did you know that Utah had the second highest increase in population from 2010-2018, second only to Washington DC? Business Insider ranks Utah as the 7th best state economy.<\/p>\n
So if you’re moving here, what are the best places to live in Utah? Every Utah city has something to offer.<\/p>\n
Instead of ranking the cities, this list starts in the North at Logan and ends in the South at St. George. Most of Utah’s population lives along the I-15 corridor, the main interstate running the length of the state.<\/p>\n
Here is Neighbor’s list of top Utah cities to live in:<\/p>\n
Let’s jump in!<\/p>\n
Logan is home to Utah State University and 28,000 students. Set between several mountain ranges in Cache Valley, Logan is famous for its small-town charm. Logan has quick access to many outdoor activities including hiking, watersports, and snow sports. Because of its affordability and beautiful landscape, Logan is growing steadily, spurred by graduates who’ve decided to stay in the valley. As it’s a little more isolated, Logan offers a small town feel<\/a> but that comes at the expensive of few than Salt Lake and Utah counties. Still, job growth is constant. It’s just shy of a 90-minute drive to downtown Salt Lake City, though snow can sometimes close the canyon in and out of Logan.<\/p>\n Nearby towns to check out: Smithfield, Providence, Brigham City<\/p>\n
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