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W E L C O M E T O U T A H U T A H Utah's iconic national parks, world- renowned skiing, strong growth patterns, economic opportunities and quality of education are just a few of the reasons many are making the move to the Beehive State. As one of the nation's fastest growing areas, Salt Lake City and surrounding communities continue to grow and diversify, making it a great place for singles, professionals, families and retirees to call home. ECONOMICOUTLOOK For the past 12 years, an index of economic competitiveness titled “Rich States, Poor States,” published by the American Legislative Exchange Council has ranked Utah the top performer every year. ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS INDEX Wages are rising briskly, job growth has ranked second in the nation for the last 10 years and the state’s population growth ranks in the top three. Because Utah's economy is the fastest growing in the nation - upward mobility, better pay and more opportunity is available. ECONOMICDASHBOARD Utah's location, cost of doing business, leadership, and an educated workforce, all play a part in why Utah is one of the best states in the USA for business. J o b P o p u l a t i o n G r o w t h G r o w t h 3 . 6 % 1 6 % National 1.5% National 6.3% C o s t o f % B u d g e t S p e n t L i v i n g I n d e x o n E d u c a t i o n 1 0 1 . 3 4 0 % National 100 National 29% C o r p o r a t e G D P T a x G r o w t h 4 . 9 5 % 3 . 2 % National 6.87% National 1.9% # 3 B e s t S t a t e B e s t E c o n o m i c # 2 B e s t F o r B u s i n e s s O u t l o o k E c o n o m y For the last 10 years, Utah has been ranked as Since 2012, Utah has held the number one spot Utah has consistently been ranked as one of the one of the top three Best States for Business. as the state with the best economic outlook. states with the best economy. Forbes - Dec 2019 Fox Business - Dec 2019 U.S. News & World Report - May 2019 B e s t S t a t e F o r A m e r i c a ' s # 2 B e s t E n t r e p r e n e r s E c o n o m i c S t a r P e r f o r m i n g C i t y Utah has been named the best state for small For the last 12 years, Utah has been named the #2 Provo-Orem #25 Salt Lake City businesses to flourish in 2020. state with the best economic outlook. #22 Ogden-Clearfield #3 Logan Forbes - Nov 2019 WSJ - Dec 2019 Milken Institute - Feb 2020 THEBEEHIVESTATE In other states, hundreds of billions of dollars in pension liabilities are draining tax revenues, but here in Utah property taxes fund actual municipal services— schools, police protection, hospitals and roads. Utah’s K-12 schools serve families well. Fourth-graders in the state ranked in the top 10 in both math and reading on the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress. Utah has a low, flat-rate income and corporate tax of below 5%. Property taxes in Utah are ranked as one of the lowest in the Nation at 0.66%. According to WalletHub.com Utah is the second-happiest state in the country, just after Hawaii. LIFEELEVATED As part of the thriving Silicon Slopes scene, Northern Utah has become a hub for tech companies and their employees. Outside of work, the year-round recreation and stunning scenery add to Utah’s charm. Whether you enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, snowboarding, boating, or bar/restaurant hopping, there is something for everyone here. PARKS&RECREATION With the third most national parks in the nation, incredible state parks and national monuments, Utah is home to some of the most incredible landscapes and has so many different options for outdoor enthusiasts. NATIONAL PARKS NATIONAL MONUMENTS Arches National Park Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Bryce Canyon National Park Timpanogos Cave National Monument Capitol Reef National Park Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Canyonlands National Park Rainbow Bridge National Monument Zion National Park Navajo National Monument Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area STATE PARKS Dinosaur National Monument Antelope Island State Park Golden Spike National Historic Site Bear Lake State Park Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Deer Creek State Park Bears Ears National Monument Goblin Valley State Park Utah Lake State Park Jordanelle State Park Rockport State Park Heritage Park State Park Great Salt Lake State Park WINTERINUTAH With world renowned skiing and snowboarding, Sundance Film Festival, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, ice fishing, and more, there is a lot to do in the winter months. Utah is home to 14 world-class ski resorts, so you can enjoy some of the "Greatest Snowfall on Earth" in the great outdoors. Alta Nordic Valley Beaver Mountain Park City Mountain Brian Head Resort Powder Mountain Brighton Resort Snowbasin Cherry Peak Snowbird Deer Valley Resort Solitude Mountain Resort Eagle Point Resort Sundance Mountain Resort FALL&WINTER WEATHER SUMMIT COUNTY SALT LAKE COUNTY UTAH COUNTY September September September 65° / 31° 81° / 58° 79° / 49° October October October 54° / 22° 67° / 46° 65° / 39° November November November 40° / 12° 52° / 34° 49° / 30° December December December 32° / 4° 41° / 25° 37° / 21° January January January 31° / 2° 40° / 24° 36° / 20° February February February 34° / 4° 47° / 29° 43° / 24° SPRING&SUMMER WEATHER SUMMIT COUNTY SALT LAKE COUNTY UTAH COUNTY March March March 40° / 12° 56° / 36° 54° / 31° April April April 47° / 19° 64° / 42° 63° / 37° May May May 57° / 27° 73° / 50° 73° / 44° June June June 69° / 33° 85° / 60° 85° / 52° July July July 74° / 39° 93° / 69° 92° / 59° August August August 72° / 38° 91° / 67° 89° / 58° THEWASATCH MOUNTAINS One of the top things that attract so many people to Utah is the towering mountains and views from anywhere in the valley. The beautiful canyons provide ample recreational activities throughout the year for people of all ages. SUMMIT COUNTY SALT LAKE COUNTY UTAH COUNTY Echo Canyon Big Cottonwood Canyon American Fork Canyon Ontario Canyon Bingham canyon Hobble Creek Canyon Butterfield Canyon Maple Canyon Corner Canyon Payson Canyon Emigration Canyon Rock Canyon Harkers Canyon Spanish Fork Canyon Lambs Canyon Provo Canyon Little Cottonwood Canyon Millcreek Canyon Mount Aire Canyon Parley's Canyon Red Butte Canyon STRONGGROWTH PATTERNS As the second fastest growing state in the nation, Utah continues to lead the way. Utah has the best of both worlds with some of the best downtowns and small towns, a great travel hub based out of Salt Lake City, excellent education and the booming Silicon Slopes scene. HOMESINUTAH While the median cost of living in Utah is higher than the national average, compared to many coastal states, Utah is much more affordable. Utah’s strong market with continued upward momentum makes investing in real estate here a great idea. Appreciation and a healthy economy that is continually bringing more people to the state is bolstering property values. No matter what your needs and wants are - from price range, to neighborhoods, to school districts, culture, nearby recreation, and more, you can find the perfect place for you and your family. EDUCATIONINUTAH Utah is committed to helping students succeed by providing the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives. Utah hosts a range of public, charter, and private K-12 schools. We also place a huge emphasis on higher education and are ranked 2nd for the highest percentage of adults with either an associates degree or college-experience. UTAH COUNTY SUMMIT COUNTY Alpine School District Park City School District Nebo School District South Summit School District Provo City School District PRIVATE SCHOOLS SALT LAKE COUNTY The Waterford School Canyons School District Rowland Hall Granite School District Challenger School Jordan School District Juan Diego Catholic HS Murray School District Judge Memorial Catholic HS Salt Lake City School District Kearns-Saint Ann Catholic American Heritage School Ivy Hall Academy Slope School FOODINUTAH No matter your food preferences, there is something for everyone here - from fast-casual eateries to 5 star restaurants, here are some of the best options for every palette. SUMMIT COUNTY SALT LAKE COUNTY UTAH COUNTY Riverhorse on Main Valter's Osteria Oteo Grappa Italian Restaurant Takashi Pizzeria 712 Powder Freshies Lobster Co. Seven Brothers Burgers High West Distillery & Manoli's Bombay House Saloon Sweet Lake Biscuits & Bam Bams BBQ Cortona Italian Cafe Limeade Cubby's Purple Sage Pretty Bird Chicken Zao Asian Cafe Handle Red Iguana The Foundry Grill Tupelo Park City Tulie Bakery The Tree Room Yuki Yama Sushi Hires Big H Black Sheep Cafe Freshies Lobster Co Settebello Pizzeria Communal Riverhorse Provisions Napoletana Sawadee SLCINTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Utah is developing projects to accommodate a significant influx of new residents and visitors like the $4 billion expansion of the Salt Lake City International Airport. There are approximately 370 scheduled commercial departures from SLC each day, serving close to 98 cities with non-stop flights. The Salt Lake City International Airport is a major hub, and your ticket to the rest of the world.