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Snyderville’s story
161 years in pictures
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
- 1865Snyderville is settled
SnydervilleUT
A town of 5,948, settled in 1865.
Population
5,948
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$1.1M
Census ACS
Household income
$144K
median
Median age
43.9
years
Jobs based here
5,862
A job hub
TownGrade
A
#25 of 118 in UT
Is Snyderville a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Snyderville grades A overall, ranked 25th of 118 in Utah. It is among the healthiest towns in the country on CDC estimates. The median household earns $144K and its public schools beat 78% of Utah towns on state tests and graduation. The catch is cost: the typical home is worth about $1.1 million, 8.7 years of the Heber area’s $127K median household income. 68% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Snyderville, above both the Utah town median (36%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Only 16 of Utah’s 173 towns score higher on walkability. The biggest place to walk is Willow Draw Open Space, 70 acres with 2 miles of trail.
What makes Snyderville stand out
Where Snyderville beats most towns.
32 measures vs. Utah
22 better9 too close to call1 worse
| Widest gap | Snyderville | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.6% | 12.4% |
HealthA+
Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns
Beats UT on 22 of 32 CDC measures, trails it on 1
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 89% of U.S. towns
6.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
A growing town
Snyderville has grown 20% from 2010 to 2020
5,612 counted in 2010 and 6,744 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Snyderville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Utah), ordered by how far Snyderville is from typical.
HealthAmong the healthiest U.S. towns; Park City Hospital 4.2 miles awayA+Open →Jobs & incomeA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.7 of 20; 6.4% of households have no carAOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 76 attractions →Delta Center and 66 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Snyderville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaDelta Center
3 mi Ski areaPark City Mountain Resort393 runs · 3,100 ft vertical
17 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
6 mi Ski areaDeer Valley Resort351 runs · 3,110 ft vertical
40 mi LakeLake Bonneville
20 mi Stadium & arenaAmerica First FieldSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Delta Center: Lomrjyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Park City Mountain Resort: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Deer Valley Resort: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Bonneville: Wilson44691, Public domain · America First Field: Scott Catron, CC BY-SA 2.0
Getting set up
Moving to Snyderville: who provides what
Snyderville is unincorporated, so Summit County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerRocky Mountain Power13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMountain Regional Water SsdNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesSummit CountySummit County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Utah you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSummit County ClerkSummit County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code8409884098 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Snyderville.
Snyderville is among the three healthiest towns in Utah, is a second-home town and draws workers from Salt Lake City and beyond.
OutdoorsA−
Conserved land covers 24.8% of Snyderville
43 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. The trail density in Snyderville is 3.9 miles per square mile.
#5for trails in UT
24.8%
conserved · 1,716 of 6,915 acres
43 mi
of trails · 3.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Willow Draw Open Space | 2 mi | 70 |
| 2. Matt Knoop Memorial Park | 0.7 mi | 20 |
| 3. Overland Trailhead Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA−
Snyderville’s grade for schools is an A−
Its public schools are run by the Park City District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
78%of UT districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parley's Park SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 400 | A |
| Winter Sports SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 105 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within UT on state tests and graduation
HealthA+
Compared with most of Utah and the rest of the country, fewer of Snyderville’s adults have obesity
It ranks #3 of the 118 Utah towns we grade on the CDC estimates behind the Health Grade. Its widest gap with Utah is food insecurity: 6.6% of its 5,193 adults worry about having enough food, against 12.4% statewide.
20% of Snyderville adults have obesity. Only 4 of the 118 Utah towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Snyderville. 26% of Snyderville adults have high blood pressure.
99%healthier than U.S. townsA+Health Grade
| Snyderville | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 31% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 34% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 33% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Utah
22 better9 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Snyderville | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.2% | 10.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.7% | 7.2% |
Park City Hospital
4.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
98th
percentile among UT towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Snyderville stands out in Utah and nationally, with more of its workers who work from home
5,862 jobs are based in Snyderville, 1.6 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. 34.4% of workers work from home, against 17.6% across Utah.
34% of workers work from home in Snyderville. Jobs based in Snyderville grew to 5,862 in 2023, 705 more than in 2013. Among 119 Utah towns, just 7 have a higher median household income than Snyderville.
12%work in town
| Snyderville | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 34% | 16% | 11% |
| Median household income | $144,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 8.2% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Snyderville12%
Park City25%
Salt Lake City15%
Murray3%
Summit Park2%
16 mi
median commute distance
5,862
jobs based in Snyderville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 89% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snyderville has snowy winters and pleasant summers
The Snyderville weather station records that 153 inches of snow fall in a normal winter, more than in 99% of U.S. towns.
Snyderville has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Snyderville’s July high is 80°F.
153″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–35°
Spring31–51°
Summer51–76°
Fall35–55°
Sep 25
typical first frost
May 29
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
High risk in Snyderville, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Snyderville since 2023.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireLightning
1
paid flood claims since 2023
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C−
Snyderville’s grade for cost of living is a C−
At 8.7 years of the Heber area’s $127K median household income, the typical home costs more against local pay than in 96% of Utah towns; that ratio is one input to its C− for cost of living.
Among 117 Utah towns, just 3 have a higher median rent than Snyderville.
$1.06Mmedian sale price
| Snyderville | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,875 a month | $1,538 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 79% | 73% |
Market temperature
65
days on market
96.8%
sale-to-list price
14
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Snyderville
17pages on Snyderville
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Snyderville; the nearest are
University of UtahUniversity or college · Public · Salt Lake City16.4 mi$9,620 in-state tuitionSalt Lake Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Salt Lake City21 mi$4,426 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Snyderville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Utah.
Get outside
43 miles of trails in Snyderville
24.8% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
2
Matt Knoop Memorial Park0.7 mi of trails · 20 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Snyderville
CDP in Utah, United States
Snyderville is a census-designated place (CDP) near the southwestern edge of Summit County, Utah, United States. Prior to the 2010 Census, the area was designated as South Snyderville Basin CDP. The population was 6,744 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1865
- Area
- 11 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,421 ft
Snyderville’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Snyderville.
Silver SummitEast BasinSummit ParkPark CitySnyderville
How the neighbors grade
| Town | UT rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snyderville | #25 | A | C− | — | A− | A+ |
| Silver Summit | — | — | D | — | A− | A+ |
| East Basin | #59 | A− | D | — | A− | A+ |
| Summit Park | #24 | A | C+ | — | A− | A+ |
| Park City | #82 | B | C− | C− | A− | A+ |
Silver Summit has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Snyderville, Silver Summit, East Basin and Summit Park report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Snyderville with a neighbor →
Questions about Snyderville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Snyderville, UT a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Snyderville grades A overall, better than 89% of U.S. towns and #25 of 118 in Utah. It grades A+ for health and A− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Snyderville, UT expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $1,104,000, 107% above the Utah typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.