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An older community that’s expanding in Salt Lake City
Fairpark is a northern Salt Lake neighborhood near the Jordan River known as the home of the annual Utah State Fair. The fairgrounds were built in 1902, and most of the neighborhood’s homes were built around the same time. This traditionally working-class neighborhood is also home to the Utah Power and Light Co., and it’s at the center of a major citywide redevelopment project; Larry Miller, the former Utah Jazz owner, is planning to develop the Power District, a walkable area between the Salt Lake City International Airport and downtown Salt Lake. Miller’s company is investing more than $3 billion in the community to renovate the fairgrounds, create a walking path along both sides of the Jordan River, build a brand-new Major League Baseball stadium and start a Utah baseball franchise. “The neighborhood is historically home to blue-collar workers from the industrial sector to the west,” says Linda Burtch, CEO and team leader at Keller Williams Salt Lake City, who has lived in Salt Lake City her whole life. “The area has seen a lot of change recently, though. With the proximity to downtown and the lower home prices, many young professionals are moving in, and it’s become a great place for first-time homebuyers.”
A man pull the reins on two Clydesdales at Utah State Fairpark.
Fairpark Grand building is home to all kinds of flea markets and events.
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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.
Row of homes displaying the variety of styles the Fairpark neighborhood.
Row of decorative homes in the Fairpark neighborhood.
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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.
Fairpark Station provides transportation for those in the Fairpark neighborhood.
Landscape view from Fairpark Station in the Fairpark neighborhood.
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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.
A colorful mural welcomes patrons to All Chay in Fairpark.
Red Iguana Restaurant provides authentic Mexican cuisine to the Fairpark neighborhood.
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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.
Jordan River Trail and Cottonwood Park signage in Fairpark.
The Vans Pro Skatepark welcomes Fairpark's skateboarders, trick scooters and BMX riders.
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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.
A tree lined sidewalk leads to the entrance at Northwest Middle School in Rose Park.
West High is the oldest public high school in Utah.
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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.
A gated entrance with metal letters spelling Utah State Fairpark stands out during blue hour.
The Rodeo Queens are all smiles at Utah State Fairpark.
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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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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
Airport
Salt Lake City International
12 min drive
Bus
900 W & 400 N (Nb)
Bus
900 W & 200 N (Nb)
Bus
900 W & 500 N (Sb)
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North Temple & 988 W
Bus
North Temple & 850 W (Wb)
Bus
900 W & 300 N (Nb)
Fairpark Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairpark, Salt Lake City sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairpark, Salt Lake City over the last 12 months is $317,500, down 35% 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 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
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