Fairpark
Suburban Neighborhood in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake County 84116
Single-family homes starting at $300,000
Fairpark has a mix of townhomes, midcentury ramblers and bungalows, plus newly constructed modern homes. Townhomes are priced between $400,000 and $550,000. Homes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries tend to range from $300,000 to $400,000, while newer builds are priced between $350,000 and $700,000. Houses sit close together with small front porches and lawns surrounded by metal or wooden gates. Paved walkways cut through the middle of lawns, leading people from their porches to slender sidewalks. Homeowners typically park their cars in their driveways or on the street.
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Riverside Park, Cottonwood Park
Riverside Park, in the northwest part of the neighborhood, has a small playground, tennis courts and baseball fields. Cottonwood Park is an off-leash dog park with paved trails and large green spaces near the neighborhood’s southwest corner. The Jordan River Trail is a 45-mile path next to the Jordan River; it goes through Cottonwood Park, connecting locals to neighboring communities. Northwest Recreation Center sits near the local fairgrounds and has an indoor gym, swimming pool, athletic courts and a daycare. Nearby Rose Park Golf Course has a public, 18-hole layout for visitors 2 miles north. People visit the Ensign Peak Trailhead year-round, 3 miles north, for hiking and skiing.
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West High or Capitol Hill Academy
The Salt Lake School District serves children in Fairpark and earns an A-minus from Niche. Kids can attend Mary W. Jackson Elementary, which teaches kindergarten through sixth grade and receives a C-plus from Niche. Students may transition to C-rated Northwest Middle School, which hosts an annual Celebration of Northwest highlighting the different cultures and talents of its students. Young teens finish their public education at West High, the oldest public high school in Utah. It earns an A from Niche. Capitol Hill Academy is the closest private school, 1 mile away, that teaches kindergarten through grade 12. The University of Utah is a public college 6 miles away, while Westminster University is a private Christian college 8 miles away. Neighborhood churches include Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Gospel Light Church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
What happens at the Utah State Fair?
Fairpark hosts the annual Utah State Fair for ten days in September. The event includes a rodeo, magic show and typical fair food like funnel cakes and fries. “From the lit-up carnival rides and games to the petting zoos, it’s the definition of a state fair,” says Julie Livers, a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway who has lived in Salt Lake City for more than two decades. The fairgrounds host other annual events, such as the Get Freaky Festival, a Halloween event where people dress in costume and watch live music. The Union Event Center is a local public venue that hosts concerts and high school proms right outside the neighborhood.
Living next to the Salt Lake City International Airport
Interstate 15 runs north to south through Fairpark and links commuters to downtown, while the Green Line of Utah Transit Authority’s TRAX light rail system runs along the neighborhood’s southern border. The Salt Lake City International Airport is 3 miles away; its closeness helps travelers easily reach faraway destinations. Day-to-day aircraft commotion is not a problem. “Noise isn’t an issue because Fairpark is not close to where the planes actually take off,” says Joel Carson, a Realtor with Utah Real Estate PC and Salt Lake City native. The University of Utah Hospital is the nearest medical center, 5 miles away.Culture Coffee, City Creek Center
Culture Coffee is an eclectic local shop that makes drinks from an espresso machine resembling the back of a vintage car bumper. Drinks are served in colorful teacups and saucers, and the shop offers visitors coloring books and arcade machines with old-school games, Pac-Man and Final Flight. It also sells its own merchandise and vinyl records. Koyote, a Japanese Restaurant right outside the neighborhood, serves dishes such as pho and lotus root chips. Rancho Market, on 900 West, is where most residents get their groceries. City Creek Center is the nearest shopping mall 2 miles away, with stores like Express, H&M and Macy’s.
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Salt Lake Valley’s climate concerns
The arid climate and hilly topography of the Salt Lake Valley mean polluted air can get trapped throughout the region. The situation is constantly monitored by the Utah Department of Air Quality. Wildfire season occurs in the area every year from July to October.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephen Ostler
Stephen Ostler
EXP Realty, LLC
(385) 213-2401
270 Total Sales
1 in Fairpark
$385,000 Price
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Linda Burtch
Linda Burtch
Responds QuicklyKW Salt Lake City Keller Williams Real Estate
(385) 707-1684
158 Total Sales
5 in Fairpark
$350K - $450K Price Range
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Keni Nelson
Keni Nelson
Homeworks Property Lab, LLC
(605) 250-3740
20 Total Sales
1 in Fairpark
$460,000 Price
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Aki Derzon
Aki Derzon
Innova Realty Inc
(385) 270-8315
120 Total Sales
1 in Fairpark
$308,000 Price
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J Hunter Virden
J Hunter Virden
Real Estate Essentials
(385) 217-3163
76 Total Sales
1 in Fairpark
$470,000 Price
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Amie Larsen
Amie Larsen
DELUXE UTAH REAL ESTATE
(385) 479-8889
148 Total Sales
1 in Fairpark
$275,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Jackson Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Guadalupe Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Cottonwood Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Riverside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Madsen Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairpark | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairpark Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairpark, Salt Lake City sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairpark, Salt Lake City over the last 12 months is $420,950, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$429,900
Median Sale Price
$420,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$424,700
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$499,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$312
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,136
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1941
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,517
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,707
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,237 - $1,699 per month
- Solis at Jackson Station
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 667+ Sq Ft
- 182 N 900 W
- Salt Lake City, UT
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,100
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,495
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,480
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
% Population in Labor Force
61.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
43''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
84
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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