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Salt Lake County, Utah
Cost of living, home prices, schools and neighborhoods
Taylorsville is a centrally located Salt Lake County city of roughly 60,000 residents, bordered by Murray, West Valley City, and West Jordan. The city's housing stock is diverse, 1970s–1990s single-family homes dominate, supplemented by a growing townhome and apartment inventory. Taylorsville's Redwood Road and 5400 South corridors provide extensive commercial services, and Valley Regional Medical Center is a significant local employer. Taylorsville has no TRAX stations of its own, but UTA bus routes connect to TRAX stations in neighboring Murray. For investors, Taylorsville offers a middle-market sweet spot, affordable enough for cash flow, well-located enough for appreciation, and diverse enough to draw from a wide tenant pool. The city's central position means tenants can reach employment in any direction without long commutes.
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$410K
Median Home Price
$1,400/mo
Median Rent
60,000
Population
1.3%
Growth Rate
Avg Days on Market
20 days
Median Household Income
$60K
Owner-Occupied
65%
Taylorsville sits at Salt Lake County's geographic center, making it a 15–20 minute drive to practically anywhere in the valley. Daily life revolves around the Redwood Road and 5400 South commercial strips for groceries, dining, and services, the international restaurant scene along Redwood Road is a hidden gem with Vietnamese, Salvadoran, and Ethiopian options. UTA bus routes connect to TRAX in neighboring Murray for trips to the U of U or downtown SLC. Taylorsville Dayzz festival in summer brings rides, concerts, and a community spirit to the city park. Valley Regional Park and the Jordan River Parkway offer green space for evening walks and weekend recreation.
Central Salt Lake Valley suburb bisected by the Jordan River with convenient freeway access in all directions.
established neighborhood with mature trees
commercial adjacency with mixed housing
transit-accessible with townhome developments
medical center employment vicinity
Taylorsville is served by Granite School District.
Central Salt Lake County location with multi-directional commute access
UTA bus routes connect to TRAX stations in neighboring Murray
Middle-market pricing with balanced cash flow and appreciation
Valley Regional Medical Center as local employment anchor
Taylorsville and Murray share similar geography and commute access, but Taylorsville's median home prices run 10–15% lower, translating to better cash-on-cash returns. Murray has a more established commercial identity with its Fashion Place Mall area, which commands a modest rent premium. For pure investment returns, Taylorsville tends to outperform on yield while Murray may edge ahead on appreciation. Both are solid middle-market plays, and many investors hold properties in both cities to diversify within the submarket.
Taylorsville has no TRAX or FrontRunner stations of its own. UTA bus routes connect to TRAX stations in neighboring Murray, and I-215 and Redwood Road make most of the valley a short drive. Tenants who want a rail commute should compare rentals in Murray, where TRAX and FrontRunner meet at Murray Central.
Most Taylorsville rentals are in 1970s–1990s homes that benefit from cosmetic updates, LVP flooring replacing carpet, painted cabinets with modern hardware, updated lighting, and fresh exterior paint. Budget $15K–$25K for a comprehensive refresh that can add $200–$350/month in rent. Basement finishing in split-levels adds significant value by increasing bedroom count. Energy-efficient windows and smart thermostats appeal to the growing eco-conscious tenant segment and reduce utility disputes in properties where owners cover some utilities.
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