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Retirement community in Holladay, Utah

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Holladay, Utah Retirement Guide

25

Retirement Score

Holladay, Utah at a Glance

Median Home Price
$637,500
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security taxed with income-based credit; pension income fully taxable.
Avg January Low
22.7°F
Cost of Living Index
94.6 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
25 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Holladay, Utah, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
94.6 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$106,099High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Holladay's cost of living is 5.400000000000006% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$637,500High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,505High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
78.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Holladay using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$1,381

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$1,551

Median home price used: $637,500

Median rent reference: $1,505 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
0 / 100Estimated
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
45.8 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Holladay scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
15 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security taxed with income-based credit; pension income fully taxable.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Utah has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 270 sunny days a year and an average January low of 22.7°F, Holladay offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
11.4 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
4.7 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
31,563High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
39.6High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
18.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
4.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
57.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
88.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
1.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
6.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
2.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Holladay

What is the cost of living in Holladay, Utah for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 95, roughly 5% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $637,500.

Does Utah tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Utah residents: State income tax; Social Security taxed with income-based credit; pension income fully taxable.

What is the climate like in Holladay, Utah?▾

Holladay, Utah has January average low around 23°F, July average high around 93°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Holladay, Utah?▾

Holladay scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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