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Central City Area Facts

  • Central City has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Central City crime rates are 42% lower than the Salt Lake City average
  • Cost of living in Central City is equal to the Salt Lake City average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central City? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Library Square
      Richmond Park
      6th East Park
      Washington Square
      Taufer Park
      Gilgal Garden
      Artesian Well Park
      Gallivan Center

      Entertainment

      Amphitheatre
      Mercer Park Fountain
      The Leonardo
      Phillips Gallery
      Anthony's Fine Art
      Saans
      Broadway Theater
      Gallivan Center Ice Rink (seasonal)

      Food & Drink

      Beto's Mexican Food
      Greek Souvlaki
      Dick & Dixie's
      A&W
      KFC
      Wendy's
      Doki Doki
      Buds

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central City? Of all people who commute, 16.0% take public transportation in Central City.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      9% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central City? The cost of living in Central City is 122/100 - which is 17% higher than Utah.
      Central City
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Salt Lake City
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central City? Central City crime rates are 3,803, which are 104% higher than Utah
      Total Crime
      3,803 per 100k people

      67% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27  

      67% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Central City? The median income in Central City is $49,929 which is 20% lower than Utah.
      Median household income
      $49,92910% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,68146% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Passport Health Downtown Salt Lake City Travel Clinic
      Primary Children's Hospital
      Huntsman Cancer Hospital
      Shriners Hospitals for Children
      University of Utah Hospital
      LDS Hospital
      Redwood Health Center
      Salt Lake Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      University Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Smith's
      Harmons Brickyard Pharmacy
      Fresh Market Pharmacy
      Maceys Pharmacy
      Smith's Pharmacy
      Jolley's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Madsen Health Center
      House Call Doctors
      John A Moran Eye Center
      Foothill Familiy Clinic - Foothill Clinic
      E E Jones Medical Science Building

      B Housing

      What are Central City home prices? Central City home prices are $357,675 - which is 59% higher than Utah
      Median home value
      $357,67594% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9322% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      66% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Central City have good schools? The Central City graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% lower than Utah
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      28% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Central City a good place to live? Central City has an overall rating of 61% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      2 total surveys

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