Why Live in Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus in Holladay, UT, offers a mix of midcentury ramblers and contemporary homes from the 1990s and 2000s. Home sizes range up to 8,000 square feet, with features like floor-to-ceiling windows and stone-detailed porches. The neighborhood is known for its outdoor activities, with popular hiking, skiing, and mountain biking trails such as Mount Olympus Trailhead, Millcreek Canyon, and Neffs Canyon. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail “Z” Connector is a local favorite for hiking and biking. Olympus Hills Park and Fortuna Park provide playgrounds, tennis courts, and basketball facilities. For golf enthusiasts, the Old Mill Golf Course and the private Country Club are nearby. The Olympus Hills Shopping Center includes Macey’s grocery store, Olympus Hills Bowling Lanes, and dining options like Wasatch Wing Coop and Gary’s Asian Bistro. Park City, 25 miles away, offers additional attractions like Deer Valley Resort and the Sundance Film Festival. Commuters often use Interstate 215, with a park-and-ride lot available for public bus access. The Salt Lake City International Airport is 17 miles north, and St. Mark's Hospital is 4 miles away. The Granite School District serves the area, with highly rated schools such as Eastwood School, Churchill Junior High School, and Skyline High. The University of Utah and Westminster University are both within 6 miles. Local places of worship include the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Holladay United Church of Christ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Olympus a good place to live?
Mount Olympus is a good place to live. Mount Olympus is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Mount Olympus is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Mount Olympus has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.0 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $184,826 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 69.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Mount Olympus are home owners, with 7.5% of residents renting and 92.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mount Olympus can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mount Olympus neighborhood guide.
Is Mount Olympus, UT a safe neighborhood?
Mount Olympus, UT is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mount Olympus?
The median home price in Mount Olympus is $1,212,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $242,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,950 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $255K a year to afford the median home price in Mount Olympus. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Mount Olympus is $185K.
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Home Trends in Mount Olympus, UT
On average, homes in Mount Olympus, Holladay sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Olympus, Holladay over the last 12 months is $1,390,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,300,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$480
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$1,212,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%