Taylorsville is a small city with a population of about 57,000 people in the west Salt Lake Valley. It’s surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west. The city was established in 1948. Shortly after, homes started to pop up along 4800 South, now known as the historic district of Taylorsville. “The quality of life in Taylorsville is high, with many cultural and recreational activities available within the city or nearby,” says Kim Horiuchi, spokeswoman for the city of Taylorsville. “We are located in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley, so we are easily accessible to all the areas. As such, we are known as the place ‘where community connects.” Along with annual community-led events and plenty of shopping and dining spots, the city is known for its extensive outdoor recreation scene - where people can hike, ski, fish and much more. “With its beautiful natural habitat, it is without question a prize gem of the city,” Horiuchi says.
Taylorsville’s population has decreased slightly since 2020, when it was 60,000. This decline is due to the city's lack of housing and employment developments and the large retiree community. “Most of the land is used up, so there's really nowhere else to build in the area,” says Rodney Moser, Broker/Owner at NextHome Navigator, who has nearly three decades of experience. The city’s major employers include Sorenson’s Communications and Nelson Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company.
Taylorsville is a quaint neighborhood.
Taylorsville is one of the most affordable, family-friendly suburbs of Salt Lake City.
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Streets full of 1950s brick homes
The city’s median home price is $505,000, slightly higher than the national average of $420,000. Properties sit on the market for an average of 33 days, compared to the national average of 44 days. Taylorsville has historic 1950s brick homes and newer construction with similar historic features.
“There are affordable single-family homes, which is a plus,” Moser says. “And when I say affordable, I mean a home in the 400k range.” Homebuyers have views of the mountains from every corner. Heavily shaded by maple trees, homes are separated by small front lawns but still sit close together.
This street in Taylorsville has large, new homes with custom details.
Taylorsville is a wonderful neighborhood to live and work in.
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A highly-rated, diverse school district
Taylorsville is part of the Granite School District, graded B from Niche and ranked No.2 among the state’s most diverse school districts. Salt Lake Community College is located in the city’s northwest corner and enrolls around $20,000 students annually. There aren’t any private schools in the city, but many Latter-Day Saints churches exist, including the Taylorsville Utah Temple. Other city churches include the St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Taylorsville and St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church.
Taylorsville Elementary School has a vintage style awning shading its entrance.
Taylorsville Highs School students are inspired by majestic views of the Wasatch Mountains.
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Meadow Brook Golf Course, Utah Olympic Oval
Gary C. Swensen Valley Regional Park is a hub for recreational community events, with sports fields, a disc golf course and the Taylorsville Recreation Center. The park hosts an annual car show and the Taylorsville Dayzz celebration, an annual three-day event in June that includes a parade, live concerts and carnival rides. Millrace Park has a small playground, paved trails and a permit-required off-leash dog park. The Meadow Brook Golf Course has an 18-hole layout, a banquet room and a restaurant. Five miles south, people visit the Utah Olympic Oval to playfully figure skate, watch Olympic athletes train, or watch the Utah Hockey League compete. The arena is known for hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Taylorsville's residents are able to play disc golf in the park.
Residents of Taylorsville have access to the recreation center.
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An abundance of shopping plazas, local restaurants
People can visit the Taylorsville Town Center to do errands. It includes Macey’s Taylorsville, a local grocery store, a Dollar Tree, a Burlington Coat Factory and Dee’s Family Restaurant, which offers visitors a cozy diner and comforting breakfast meals. There’s an India Foods Grocery Store on Redwood Road. Crossroads of Taylorsville is another local plaza that houses a Target and The Old Spaghetti Factory, a family-friendly Italian spot.
Taylors Landing is a small shopping mall in Taylorsville.
The Crossroads of Taylorsville is a vibrant shopping destination in Taylorsville.
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Daily drives on Interstate 215
The city’s major freeways, which run north and south through the area, include Interstate 215 and Utah State Route 154. There is currently no public transportation in Taylorsville. The Utah Transit Authority is building a transit system, The Midvalley Express, with plans to complete it in fall 2026. The South Valley Regional Airport is located right outside the city limits but does not offer domestic flights. For long-distance travel, the Salt Lake City International Airport is 10 miles away.
According to the Utah Department of Safety, the city’s property and violent crime have slightly increased in the last couple of years. The CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital—West Valley is the closest medical center, 5 miles away.
The weather report in West Salt Lake Valley
Like the rest of Utah, Taylorsville has a dry, arid climate and experiences sunny summers and snowy winters. Because of its topography, the area deals with air pollution and wildfire season, a period of sporadic forest fires from July to October.
Dogs play fetch with their owner at Gary C. Jensen Valley Regional Park in Taylorsville.
Vista Park is a tranquil outdoor space in Taylorsville.
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Prior to working in real estate, Lynn worked as a model internationally for 11 years. This gave her the opportunity to travel extensively, and instilled in her a desire to help others find a place to call their own.
Lynn grew up as a child of an Air Force Veteran father and continued her love of travel well into her twenties. She has quite literally lived all over the world (8 states and seven countries), settling in Salt Lake City in 2006 with her firefighter husband and two kids to enjoy a life spent outdoors. Her hobbies include climbing, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, yoga, and hunting for MCM treasures.
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