Where to live in Utah with Mountain Views and sububan vibe

[xraydude]

Originally Posted by irman

Almost anywhere, unless you live in an apartment complex on the bottom floor, you can have a mountain view. Just make sure when you find a place to live, where you can see some mountains.
You suburban, stay out of SLC proper. Anywhere else is suburban.
You like more open areas, make sure you get a bit of bare land with your house.
Sadly today, people prefer these crazy huge Mansions and have a lot of house but no land around.

What area is considered SLC proper?

[irman]

Originally Posted by xraydude

What area is considered SLC proper?

Almost always, *any city* proper, is meant to be the area within the city limits.

If one accepts Wikipedia, then this might explain ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_proper

[awilk7]

I imagine they are referring to downtown Salt Lake City. City limits may not even apply, as the area west of the SL International Airport is also within city limits, but definitely not urban.

There is a bit of crossover in Salt Lake County because there are multiple areas within the county that are unincorporated (not in any city limits, just the county) that are often referred to as either "Salt Lake" or another name (Millcreek, for example). In many of those areas, you can have your mail successfully delivered if you list Salt Lake City even though you don't live within city limits. I imagine the situation is similar in many other cities.

As far as the reference to South Salt Lake touching a chord, I imagine that reaction came from the fact that South Salt Lake (an incorporated city) currently has a high crime rate (one of the worst in the state, actually), whereas Sugar House is a relatively cool, upscale neighborhood. The trick comes in that they are within close proximity to one another. Touchy, yes, I'm just hopefully giving some background as to why they may have reacted that way.

[xraydude]

Originally Posted by awilk7

I imagine they are referring to downtown Salt Lake City. City limits may not even apply, as the area west of the SL International Airport is also within city limits, but definitely not urban.

There is a bit of crossover in Salt Lake County because there are multiple areas within the county that are unincorporated (not in any city limits, just the county) that are often referred to as either "Salt Lake" or another name (Millcreek, for example). In many of those areas, you can have your mail successfully delivered if you list Salt Lake City even though you don't live within city limits. I imagine the situation is similar in many other cities.

As far as the reference to South Salt Lake touching a chord, I imagine that reaction came from the fact that South Salt Lake (an incorporated city) currently has a high crime rate (one of the worst in the state, actually), whereas Sugar House is a relatively cool, upscale neighborhood. The trick comes in that they are within close proximity to one another. Touchy, yes, I'm just hopefully giving some background as to why they may have reacted that way.

Nice explanation of the areas. Thank you

[Mtn. States Resident]

Originally Posted by awilk7

I imagine they are referring to downtown Salt Lake City. City limits may not even apply, as the area west of the SL International Airport is also within city limits, but definitely not urban.

There is a bit of crossover in Salt Lake County because there are multiple areas within the county that are unincorporated (not in any city limits, just the county) that are often referred to as either "Salt Lake" or another name (Millcreek, for example). In many of those areas, you can have your mail successfully delivered if you list Salt Lake City even though you don't live within city limits. I imagine the situation is similar in many other cities.

As far as the reference to South Salt Lake touching a chord, I imagine that reaction came from the fact that South Salt Lake (an incorporated city) currently has a high crime rate (one of the worst in the state, actually), whereas Sugar House is a relatively cool, upscale neighborhood. The trick comes in that they are within close proximity to one another. Touchy, yes, I'm just hopefully giving some background as to why they may have reacted that way.

This really is a good clarification of the islands of unincorporated SL County and cities. I use to have many travel from the east coast to my work. I'd give them directions from the airport and realized they would travel through about five cities to me, while the same road went through all of them.

Living in an unincorporated area can be a challenge. Things were easier once the "Unified Services" started. Up to that point, while we all paid SL County taxes, we got extra invoices from law enforcement. I didn't think they were real when I first saw them. I was glad to see that practice end

Did the OP get her question answered? I think Wasatch front where it a location closer to work as well as access to the medical care needed. How far the commute was to work or other activities would be the limiting factor for me. Ogden metro, SL County and Utah County should all work. Costs will differ.

Good luck

MSR

[PCDoc54]

I don't know if you've gone any further with your relocation plans, but in case you haven't I'd suggest you take a look around St. George or Hurricane. Lots of open areas, lots of mountain views, and a good climate almost year round. (Tennessee will be humid in the summer).

I decided a few months ago that I would relocate to the St. George region after retiring from my NY career, and I just recently made that happen ... renting in Hurricane for a while, while I sell my home and look for more permanent housing.