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Utah’s quality of life is slipping. Housing plays a role

By Deseret News · October 13, 2026 · 1 min read
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Housing affordability ranked last of 20 factors in the 2026 Utah Community Quality of Life Index, which fell to 63 out of 100, its lowest score since the survey began in 2011. 91% of Utah renter households are now priced out of a median-priced home, up from 59% in 2015.

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