Salt Lake City metro, UT relocation guide
Moving to Emigration Canyon metro township, UT
$1,065,500Median home value
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About Emigration Canyon metro township
Emigration Canyon is a metro township in Salt Lake County following the historic canyon east of the city, with about 1,400 residents in canyon homes and cabins. Ruth's Diner, in a former trolley car, is a beloved landmark. It feels like mountain living with the city 15 minutes away.

Home prices in Emigration Canyon metro township
The median home value in Emigration Canyon metro township is $1,065,500.
Top places in Emigration Canyon metro township
- Emigration Canyon — historic pioneer route with scenic driving.
- Ruth's Diner — landmark diner in a 1930s trolley car.
- This Is the Place Heritage Park — pioneer history park at the canyon's mouth.
- Hogle Zoo — zoo at the canyon's base, nearby.
Commuting from Emigration Canyon metro township
- Emigration Canyon Road connects to I-80 and Foothill Drive; downtown is about 15 minutes west.
- Salt Lake City International Airport is about 25 minutes northwest.
- UTA bus service runs the canyon road.
Emigration Canyon metro township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Emigration Canyon metro township, UT?
The median home value in Emigration Canyon metro township is $1,065,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Emigration Canyon metro township, UT?
Emigration Canyon Road connects to I-80 and Foothill Drive; downtown is about 15 minutes west.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.