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Utah Economy — Live Data

The Utah economy — anchored by tech (Silicon Slopes), finance, and outdoor products — currently shows unemployment at 3.7%, below the national rate of 4.2%. This dashboard tracks the state's labor market, housing, and income data as it updates.

Unemployment Rate
3.7%
▼ Below US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
1.79M
▲ +1.0% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+3.0%
▲ Rising
Per-Capita Income
$70K
▲ +3.9% vs prior year
Utah vs. United States — Unemployment
Utah
3.7%
United States
4.2%

Utah is outperforming the national labor market. Unemployment of 3.7% is 0.5 points below the US rate — a sign of relative strength in local hiring.

Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
1.79M
Job growth (YoY)
+1.0%
Real GDP (2025)
$241B
GDP growth (YoY)
+2.8%

Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in Utah: tech (Silicon Slopes), finance, and outdoor products.

What this means if you live or work in Utah
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Job market
With unemployment below the national average, employers in Utah are competing for workers — leverage for job seekers and wage pressure for businesses.
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Housing
House prices are rising moderately (+3.0% YoY) — a balanced market by recent standards.
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Income
Per-capita personal income in Utah is $69,991, up 3.9% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
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Key industries
Utah's economy leans on tech (Silicon Slopes), finance, and outdoor products — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Key Numbers — Utah
Unemployment3.7%
US unemployment4.2%
Nonfarm jobs1.79M
House prices YoY+3.0%
Per-capita income$69,991
Real GDP$241B
Labor data as ofMay 2026
Nearby States
Colorado economy → Nevada economy → Idaho economy → Arizona economy → All 50 states →
National Data
US labor market → US housing data → US inflation → Full dashboard →

Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series UTUR, UTNA, UTSTHPI, UTPCPI, UTRGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.