Salt Lake City metro, UT relocation guide
Moving to Alta, UT
$4,790,000Median list
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About Alta
Alta is a tiny ski town of about 300 residents at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon, home to Alta Ski Area — one of America's oldest and most revered ski resorts, famously skier-only (no snowboarding). Incorporated as a town, Alta is essentially the resort: lodges, lifts, and a small year-round community. Summer brings wildflower hikes and the Albion Basin.
Home prices in Alta
The median list in Alta is $4,790,000.
Top places in Alta
- Alta Ski Area — legendary skier-only resort with 2,600+ acres.
- Albion Basin — summer wildflower meadows and the Cecret Lake trail.
- Cecret Lake — alpine lake hike from Albion Basin.
- Alta Town Park and community center.
- Historic Alta lodges (Alta Lodge, Rustler Lodge, Goldminer's Daughter).
- Little Cottonwood Canyon — granite climbing and scenic drive.
- Collins and Wildcat lifts — iconic ski terrain.
- Summer music and dining at canyon lodges.
Commuting from Alta
- Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~40–50 minutes via Little Cottonwood Canyon Road and I-215 (approximate; ~25 miles; canyon conditions and ski traffic can add significant time).
- No transit; UTA ski buses serve the canyon in winter (approximately 60–75 minutes to downtown).
Schools in Alta
Public schools: Canyons School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Alta FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alta, UT?
The median list in Alta is $4,790,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Alta, UT?
Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~40–50 minutes via Little Cottonwood Canyon Road and I-215 (approximate; ~25 miles; canyon conditions and ski traffic can add significant time). - Which school district serves Alta, UT?
Alta is served by Canyons School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.