The aptly named Central City contains Salt Lake City’s downtown area and its surrounding shops and restaurants, giving it a naturally young and lively feel. “This part of town has a little hipster vibe,” says Taylor Holding, a preschool teacher who grew up in Utah and recently moved to the area for work. Holding grew up in Murray, a small suburb about 15 minutes away from Central City, and says there’s a strong sense of community here with the various events that happen. “I’ve been vibing down in this area since I moved,” she says. “There are so many cute places to go, like coffee shops and thrift stores.”
Central City has a vibrant entertainment scene, from Utah Jazz NBA games at the Delta Center to laidback live concerts at local bars. While the area mostly consists of brick buildings decorated with colorful murals, some green spaces are sprinkled throughout, like Pioneer Park and Washington Square Park. With mountain views all around, neighbors never feel far from nature. “Central City is fun because it’s a more affordable area that still has access to all the things that higher price point neighborhoods have,” says Keni Nelson, a Realtor with Homeworks Property Lab Real Estate who’s lived in the area for a decade. Nelson says there’s a mix of artists who’ve lived here their whole lives and new transplants revitalizing the area. “I love Central City because you have walkability and accessibility,” she says. “It’s also up and coming but still has its own personality and character. It’s a super fun area.”
Central City overlaps Downtown and the Ballpark neighborhood
A man jogs towards Union Pacific in Central City.
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Condos with mountain views
Central City is densely populated and best suited to buyers seeking an urban lifestyle. Some condominiums are in modern towers, while others are in historic buildings like The Belvedere, which was a hotel in the early 1900s. Condos are priced between $400,000 and $1.8 million, depending on age and the number of bedrooms. Single-family homes tend to have Prairie or Craftsman-inspired architecture, costing between $500,000 and $1.5 million. Most properties have front porches with steps that lead to small yards and wide sidewalks. People park on the street, and trees are sprinkled throughout the neighborhood in grassy medians on the road. The city’s surrounding mountains are visible from any spot in the neighborhood.
Broadway Tower Condominiums offer convenient living within Central City.
A wide range of condominiums and apartments makes up most of the Central City's housing market.
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Top-ranked schools in Central City
Children in Central City can attend Liberty Elementary School, which earns a C-plus from Niche. Salt Lake Arts Academy is a public charter school that teaches middle school students and receives an A from Niche. Kids can move on to Highland High School, which receives a B-plus. The University of Utah is 2 miles away. Rowland Hall, a popular private school nearby, earns an A-plus from Niche. Nearby houses of worship include the Salt Lake City Tabernacle, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Cathedral of the Madeleine, a historic Romanesque building built in 1909.
Salt Lake Arts Academy has a unique cursive sign displaying its name.
A student walks on campus at The University of Utah near Arcadia Heights.
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Walking around Washington Square Park
Pioneer Park is a 10-acre green space in Central City known as the campsite for Salt Lake City’s first pioneers. The park has a playground and hosts many city-wide events, including a weekly farmers market in the summer and Christmas lights in December. Liberty Park is the largest park in the neighborhood. It has tennis and volleyball courts, a playground and a 9-acre aviary surrounded by a 1.5-mile paved walking trail. Washington Square Park is a popular outdoor space where people enjoy shaded walks and picnics next to the Salt Lake City and County Building. It’s also home to the city’s annual Pride parade and Utah Arts Festival in June. Smaller city parks with playgrounds in the neighborhood include Gallacher Park and Richmond Park, which also has a community garden. Central City Recreation Center has drop-in childcare, fitness classes, sports leagues for kids and pickleball.
Benches surround a fountain at Washington Square Park in Central City.
Pioneer Park in Downtown Salt Lake City has public tennis courts.
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Dining at Squatters Pub Brewery and shopping at City Creek Center
Some of Salt Lake’s most well-regarded restaurants are in Central City. Gourmandise is a French bistro with made-from-scratch pastries and savory options like breakfast sandwiches and tomato soup. People visit Takashi for its upscale sushi bar and extensive sake menu. Squatters Pub Brewery welcomes patrons with a colorful mural of a man holding a beer on the building’s facade. Locals enjoy a casual dining experience with classic American fare like burgers and beer flights. Caputo’s Market & Deli offers a small grocery selection and to-go items. The neighborhood has several supermarkets, including Sprouts, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Residents can easily reach City Creek Center for retail therapy at shops like Nordstrom, Macy’s and Louis Vuitton.
Shop for home goods at West Elm in Central City.
City Creek Center hosts retailers such as Macy's, Nordstrom and more in Central City.
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Salt Palace Convention Center, The Capitol Theatre
There’s a weekly community bike ride on Thursdays called the 9th and 9th bike ride with about 200 participants. “It causes traffic, but people have learned to accept it,” Holding says. There’s also a weekly Drum Circle, an event at Liberty Park where people meet up to play music, dance and sell local art. “I went there two Sundays ago, and someone brought their whole guitar and amp,” Holding says. The Utah Symphony performs at the Eccles Theater and Abravanel Hall nearby. Central City has countless concert venues like The Depot, housed at a historic Union Pacific depot, and Metro Music Hall, an underground nightclub with drag shows and DJs. The Capitol Theatre is a historical landmark that’s been standing since 1913 and hosts live musical theatre and ballet performances.
Central City is home to historical buildings like Capitol Theater that opened in 1913.
Salt Palace Convention Center in Central City hosts many events.
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Commute via Utah Transit Authority
Central City is known to be a very bike and pedestrian-friendly area. “It’s definitely a neighborhood where you can walk to bars and restaurants,” says Wendy Wheeler, a Realtor with Summit Sotheby's International Realty who has sold homes in the area for over two decades. Drivers use U.S. Route 89 and Interstate 215 to get around town. People also get to work and school using the Utah Transit Authority’s bus and train lines running through the neighborhood. Central City has a CAP Index crime score of 9, compared to the national average of 4. In 2022, The Salt Lake City Police Department implemented a Crime Control Plan to help reduce daily crime. CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital has the nearest emergency room, just half a mile away. Salt Lake City International Airport is 7 miles away.
Salt Lake City is at your fingertips living in Central City.
The TRAX Lightrail makes commutes through Salt Lake City convenient.
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Air quality issues in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City has air quality issues, especially in the summer and winter months. Because of its elevation and geography, polluted air gets trapped in the area, negatively affecting ozone levels. The Utah Division of Air Quality constantly monitors the situation and works to reduce air pollution.
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Parks in this Area
Taufer Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Brigham Young Historic Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Pioneer Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Tennis
Washington Square Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Richmond Park
Trails
Volleyball
Playground
Gallacher Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Salt Lake City International
12 min drive
Subway
Main Library
Subway
Trolley Square
Subway
Courthouse
Subway
Arena
Subway
Temple Square
Subway
Gallivan Plaza
Subway
City Center
Subway
Salt Lake Central Station
Bus
300 W & 100 S (Sb)
Bus
North Temple & 600 W (Wb)
Bus
200 S & 600 W (Eb)
Bus
100 S & 500 E (Wb)
Bus
400 W & 200 N (Nb)
Bus
300 W & North Temple (Nb)
Bus
State St & 503 S
Central City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central City, Salt Lake City sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Central City, Salt Lake City over the last 12 months is $445,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
29,969
Median Age
36
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,853
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,656
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
54.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
43''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
94/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
72/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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