Monday, November 16, 2009

Utah - Quality of Life

Overview

Residents of Utah enjoy an invigorating four-season climate, a moderate cost of living, high quality education, excellent health care, and outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities.

These economic, social and cultural advantages make Utah a very desirable place to live.
Highlights

Utah's cost of living falls below national levels for most indicators.

The median sales price of a home in Salt Lake County in April 2008 was $235,000. Utah homes sales have been impacted by the national mortgage problems, but continue to be fairly strong.

Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation provides various activities for citizens of all ages, including a Jr. Jazz program.

Residents of the state enjoy lower disease rates and longer life expectancies.

Utah's culture emphasizes a family and community lifestyle. Thirty-nine states have higher violent crime rates than Utah.

Utah's professional sports teams include the Utah Jazz of the NBA, the Salt Lake Bees of Triple A baseball, the Utah Grizzlies Hockey club of the International Hockey League, and the REAL Salt Lake, Major League Soccer.

Utah is home to the U.S. National Ski Team.

The dry, powdery snow found at Utah's 14 Alpine ski resorts is considered to be the "greatest snow on earth".

Utah arts enthusiasts enjoy a unique mix of performing arts groups, including the Utah Symphony, Ballet West, the Utah Opera Company, the Utah Shakespearean Festival and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and modern dance.

Utah has five national parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef.

Salt Lake also provides a variety of unique and enjoyable restaurants, clubs, and bars.

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