Underneath the towering Mount Olympus in the Wasatch Mountains is Holladay, a suburban bedroom community 12 miles from downtown Salt Lake City. This picturesque community, where the median household income is nearly 40% above the U.S. as a whole, is known for its walkable downtown with mountain views, multi-million dollar mansions and access to popular outdoor attractions like Mount Olympus and Park City Mountain Resort. The city has about 30,000 residents, and Salt Lake County’s top employers include the University of Utah, Intermountain Healthcare and the Granite School District. “It’s definitely high-end and established; some very wealthy people live here,” says Rodney Moser, Broker/Owner at NextHome Navigator, who has nearly three decades of experience. “It’s a pretty healthy area up on the hill.”
An aerial view of Holladay shows large homes amidst mature trees by the mountains.
Hikers hang out in the parking lot after hiking in Mount Olympus.
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Tudor-style homes with modern amenities
The median home price in Holladay is $820,000, higher than the national median of $420,000. Properties stay on the market for an average of 45 days. “You can find anywhere from $2 million to $16 million properties, and they’re fancy estates,” Moser says. Homes include mid-1900s one-story homes and larger brick, Tudor-style homes. East Millcreek is a large neighborhood in the city with ranch-style homes and modern properties with floor-to-ceiling windows and in-ground pools.
A variety of home styles can be found in Holladay from modern to traditional.
In Holladay, there are many multi-million-dollar mansions situated on generous plots of land surrounded by mature trees.
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Olympus High School, Intermountain Christian School
The Granite School District serves children and earns a B from Niche. It includes about 60,000 students and is ranked the second most diverse school district in Utah. Olympus High School is rated A-minus by Niche, and Skyline High School is rated A; the city’s private schools include Saint Sophia School, an Orthodox preschool and secondary school, and Intermountain Christian School, a K-12 institution. The University of Utah is 9 miles north.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has several places of worship throughout Holladay. Other local churches include the Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church.
Olympus High School provides a quality education to youth in Holladay and has beautiful modern buildings and facilities.
Intermountain Christian School lis located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains.
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Knudsen Park, Cottonwood Country Club
Big Cottonwood Regional Park is the city’s largest park, spanning over 100 acres. It includes three separate green spaces with traditional amenities like athletic courts and fields, playgrounds and off-leash areas for dogs. Knudsen Park has paved trails and picnic tables; it sits in the city’s southeast corner next to the Old Mill Golf Course, which is open to the public. The Cottonwood Country Club is the city’s private course; its nine holes are lined with tall oak trees. The Holladay Lions Recreation Center hosts the Holladay Lions Little League baseball games and offers youth sports programs. Hiking is a popular activity in Holladay, and neighbors have plenty of options, including Mount Olympus Trailhead and Big Cottonwood Canyon Trail.
Young baseball players are focused while playing at Holladay Park in Holladay.
Old Mill Golf Course is a local favorite for golfers in Holladay.
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Shopping at Cottonwood Square, dining at Café Madrid
Retail plazas like Cottonwood Square have tenants like Sprouts Farmers Market, Dollar Tree and Domino’s. Harmons Holladay Market is a local grocer selling everyday essentials, prepared foods and a wide selection of hard cheeses. Nearby is the Layla Mediterranean Grill and Mezze, a family-owned restaurant. Kimi's Chop & Oyster House is an upscale spot known for its surf and turf meals, while Café Madrid gives people a taste of Spain with authentic food, a stone-exterior building and colorful decor. Megaplex Luxury Theatres at Cottonwood shows the latest releases, and annual city events include a Fourth of July fireworks show, the Blue Moon Festival in August and Holla-Ween in October.
Harmon’s Holladay Market offers a walkable market option for many Holladay residents.
Café Madrid offers a selection of Spanish food in Holladay.
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What to know: Where to go, public safety and the weather
Interstate 215 is a major freeway that runs along the city’s eastern border. The Utah Transit Authority has public bus stops scattered throughout Holladay, helping commuters reach downtown Salt Lake City and the South Salt Lake area. The Salt Lake City International Airport is 15 miles away.
Along with the neighboring cities of Magna, Kearns, Midvale and Millcreek, Holladay is under the jurisdiction of the Unified Police Department. According to FBI Crime Data, violent and property crimes have decreased in these cities over the past five years. The St. Marks Hospital is the nearest medical center, 3 miles away, and Intermountain Medical Center is about 4 miles east. Holladay has a dry desert climate, and Utah is one of the driest states in the U.S. Winter temperatures can dip as low as 25 degrees, and hit 94 degrees in the summertime.
Transportation
Most people use their vehicles as their primary transportation option. Major interstates 215 and 80 surround the area; both get locals to downtown Salt Lake City. Interstate 80 goes east to west to the Nevada and Wyoming border. The UTA bus system has daily services to Holladay. Those needing to travel outside the Salt Lake City metro can catch flights at the Salt Lake City International Airport, where nonstop flights to 90 destinations. Holladay is a walkable area overall, but the city is working to continue improving them.
Crime
The Unified Police Department recorded 3728 crime offenses in 2023, which is about a 7% increase from 2022. In the fourth quarter of 2023 (October to December), there was an uptick in assault and public order offenses from 2022’s fourth quarter.
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