Taylorsville
About the area
Taylorsville earned its "Centennial City" nickname by incorporating on July 1, 1996, exactly 100 years after Utah statehood—and its central location suits buyers who want equal access to every corner of the Salt Lake Valley. The city covers less than 11 square miles, making it one of the most compact incorporated cities in Salt Lake County, but its I-215 northern boundary and Bangerter Highway western boundary give it more direct freeway on-ramp options per square mile than almost any comparable city. The housing stock is predominantly 1950s through 1980s brick ranch construction on established streets with mature tree canopy. Median pricing in the $490,000 to $510,000 range—with entry-level inventory available below $450,000—places Taylorsville below Murray and Sandy while delivering a shorter commute to downtown SLC than most of southwest Salt Lake County.
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Living in Taylorsville
Amenities & Lifestyle
Valley Regional Park is Salt Lake County's multi-facility civic anchor within the city, featuring the Taylorsville Recreation Center, Taylorsville Library, outdoor pool, pavilion, disc golf course, exercise and walking track, outdoor basketball complex, and a four-field softball complex—all in a single destination. Adjacent to the park, Salt Lake Community College's Taylorsville-Redwood Campus is SLCC's main and largest campus, serving over 15,000 students per year with programs in applied technology, business, construction trades, health sciences, and technology. For daily retail, the Redwood Road at 5400 South corridor—anchored by Harmons and national chain retailers—has been one of the western valley's primary commercial nodes since the 1980s, with additional frontage retail along Bangerter Highway. The Jordan River Parkway is accessible within 5 to 10 minutes from most addresses along the eastern city edge.
Getting Around
I-215 runs along Taylorsville's northern boundary with multiple interchange points, providing direct connections east toward Sandy and south toward West Jordan without entering Salt Lake City surface streets. Bangerter Highway (SR-154) runs along the western boundary, connecting south to West Jordan, South Jordan, and Lehi, and north toward I-80 and the airport. Redwood Road (SR-68) runs through the center of the city north-south. Downtown SLC is 12 to 18 minutes away; Salt Lake City International Airport is 15 to 20 minutes via I-215 and I-80. No TRAX station sits within city limits, but Midvale and Murray TRAX stations (Blue and Red lines) are a short drive east. Canyon ski resorts at Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood are 25 to 40 minutes east via I-215 and SR-190.
Central Valley Value & Location
Taylorsville's defining characteristic is position. No other incorporated city in Salt Lake County sits closer to equidistant from the valley's north and south ends, and none has a comparable combination of I-215 and Bangerter Highway beltway access at its borders. Salt Lake Community College's Taylorsville-Redwood Campus anchors the city's academic and economic identity: SLCC is Utah's largest community college, and its main campus here serves more than 15,000 students per year. The city is largely built out, with very limited new construction available within its 10.85-square-mile footprint.
Schools
Taylorsville is served by Granite School District. High school assignments are address-specific and vary across the city: some properties feed to Taylorsville High School (opened 1981, approximately 2,900 students), while others fall within the Kearns High School or Granger High School feeder zones. Eisenhower Junior High is the primary junior high serving central Taylorsville. Granite SD approved adding 6th grade to junior highs in relevant networks beginning 2025-26; junior highs now serve grades 6-8. Confirm the specific high school assignment for any address at graniteschools.org.
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Taylorsville Real Estate FAQ
Taylorsville's median sale price is approximately $490,000 to $510,000 in mid-2026, with entry-level 1950s and 1970s brick ranch homes available below $450,000. Price per square foot is approximately $236. The city's pricing is generally below Murray and Sandy while offering faster freeway access than most of southwest Salt Lake County.
Taylorsville is roughly 12 to 18 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and 15 to 20 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport via I-215 and I-80. The city's I-215 northern boundary and Bangerter Highway western boundary give most addresses direct freeway access with minimal surface-street time. No TRAX station sits within Taylorsville, but Midvale and Murray stations are a short drive east.
Very little. Taylorsville covers just under 11 square miles and is largely built out, leaving minimal land for new residential construction within city limits. Buyers seeking new construction will generally look to adjacent West Valley City, West Jordan, or further south in Herriman and South Jordan. Taylorsville's value is primarily in established, mid-century brick ranch inventory at accessible prices.
Both cities sit in the central Salt Lake Valley with strong freeway access, but they differ in character. Murray is slightly east of Taylorsville, has its own city school district for most addresses, and includes TRAX Blue and Red line stations. Taylorsville is slightly more affordable per square foot, more centrally positioned, and entirely within Granite SD. Murray offers more commercial development along State Street; Taylorsville has a quieter residential character with Valley Regional Park as its civic anchor.
