How does Central City compare to Salt Lake City and Utah?

Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah is 3% below the city median but 50% above the state median. Gross yield is 5.2%, prices fell 3.4% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 41.

What are the main market strengths in Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah?

Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah’s main strengths are walkability of 97 and gross yield of 5.2%. Prices are 3% below the city median, though they are 50% above the state median, and education is in the 42nd percentile.

What should buyers know about Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah?

Buyers looking at Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah should note that prices fell 3.4% over the past year despite strong walkability of 97 and gross yield of 5.2%. The Red Flag score is 41, and education is in the 42nd percentile.

Neighborhood

Central City

Salt Lake City, Utah US

Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah is a high-walkability, above-average-yield neighborhood with moderate risk and mixed price momentum. Prices are 3% below the city median and 50% above the state median, while gross yield is 5.2%. Prices fell 3.4% over the past year. Central City has a Red Flag score of 41, walkability of 97, and education in the 42nd percentile, giving it a profile where access and yield are strong relative to the city, but recent pricing has softened.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.38 mi²

ZIP Code

84111

County

Salt Lake County

State

Utah

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$406,879

YoY-3.4%

Gross Rental Yield

5.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

41 / 100

Walkability Score

Walker's Paradise

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

42 / 100

Fair · better than 42% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Central City Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Central City, Salt Lake City.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$406,879	-3.4%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$378/sqft	-9.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,776/mo	+0.5%
Gross Rental Yield	5.2%	—
Liquidity Score	17 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	28	-24.3%

Is Central City Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Utah crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

41 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Earthquake100Very High

Tornado40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Flood20Low

Wildfire20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Utah averaged 16.4 crimes and 2.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.9% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.2%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 97/100

Dense amenities — 193 dining & 19 grocery options nearby

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Central City's live DistrictScore metrics.

Central City Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Utah-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.2 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-5.6% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Central City centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 21% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Utah Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.4	2.3	-9.9%
2023	18.5	2.3	-12.3%
2022	21.5	2.4	-7.8%
2021	23.6	2.6	-11.1%
2020	27.3	2.6	+14.9%
2019	24.1	2.4	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Central City inherits the Utah figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Central City

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)1.6 kmHigh

Industrial odor14 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Central City: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Central City

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

97

Walker's Paradise

Walkability Score

19

Grocery

193

Dining

11

Schools

1

Universities

6

Hospitals

4

Pharmacies

23

Parks

6

Rail Transit

3

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Central City's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Central City vs Salt Lake City vs Utah

How Central City benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Central City, the median sale price sits about 3% below the median for Salt Lake City neighborhoods and about 50% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.2%, against 3.5% for Salt Lake City neighborhoods and 3.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 3.4%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Salt Lake City neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Central City	$378/sqft	5.2%	17
Salt Lake City	$389/sqft	3.5%	25
Utah	$253/sqft	3.8%	32

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Utah tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.45% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 4.55%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: none statewide (local tax may apply).

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Utah property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Central City Real Estate FAQ

Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah shows a strong access-and-yield profile, with gross yield of 5.2% and walkability of 97. Prices are 3% below the city median and 50% above the state median, but prices fell 3.4% over the past year and the Red Flag score is 41.

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