Welcome Utah Movers!
The Beehive State
Welcome to Utah, home of the world-famous Sundance Film Festival and the U.S. Ski Team. What draws famous skiers and winter activities here? The snow in Utah is absolutely incredible; it’s actually been scientifically proven to be the ultimate blend to make for perfect skiing snow. Known for being home to the large population of Latter-Day Saints that inspired The Book of Mormon, read on to get the real dirt about Utah.
Utah Relocation - Becoming a New Resident
Are you getting excited about the possibility of moving to Utah? Let’s help you get pumped by choosing a town. The largest cities offer the most employment opportunity, so you’ll probably be interested in them. They are Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, Park City, Moab, Orem, Sandy, Logan, Cedar City, West Jordan, Bountiful, West Valley City, Layton, Draper, Lehi, South Jordan, Vernal, Kanab, Hurricane, Tooele, Heber, Spanish Fork, American Fork (a lot of forks…) and Saratoga Springs.
Now, let’s get down to the nitty gritty details! The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License Division and the Utah State Tax Commission’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has some important rules to follow, and we’ve outlined the most important steps they require below.
- If you have a license issued from another state in the US, you can convert it to a Utah license. You can do so at the DPS, after you take the written test. Make sure to transfer it as soon as possible!
- As prices may be different here compared to your old state, meet with a Utah agent to get the best priced quotes!
- Make sure to register your vehicle within 60 days of establishing residency. Any later? You may get a penalty! You can do this registration at your local Utah DMV.
Before your car can be registered, it may have to go through an emissions inspection. See if your car qualified at: http://www.dmv.org/ut-utah/smog-check.php
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Weather:-Relocating here means moving to a climate that varies from dry, semi-arid to desert. Temperatures here tend to be extreme; summers are very hot and winters are incredibly cold. During these blasts of cold air in the mountains, the state experiences incredibly light and fluffy snow. (So make sure to pack your mittens because you’re going to want to build a snowman!)
Severe storms and tornadoes are rare, but they do happen here. Make sure to educate yourself and prepare your home for these potential disasters.
Population & Cost of Living:-Utah is currently home to about 2.901 million residents. Move here to add one to that number!
Home prices vary widely; the most historic and wealthy spots in Salt Lake City costing much more than smaller districts of Heber. However, the entire state is growing. With population increase, housing will be more in demand. A property purchased in 2014 will likely only continue to go up in value, no matter where you buy in the state. Currently the median price of a home of all of Utah? $199,000.
Good to note: Utah is the only state with a majority religion. Due to about 60% of the population being a part of the Mormon church (also known as the Church of Latter-Day Saints). you’ll notice much of the population refrains from swearing. Prepare, instead, to hear lots of exclamations of “Frack me!” and “What the heck!?”
This is also important to note because moving into a community that is centered around this church doesn’t just mean less swear words. It may provide a huge culture shock…especially if you came from somewhere like late night clubbing, martini-sipping NYC or LA!
Utah Employment Rate & Economy
As of 2014, the unemployment rate of 3.6% in Utah is incredibly low.
Relocating here most likely means having a new job. The top industries here include mining, tourism, manufacturing, information technology, finance, petroleum and agriculture. With over 11 million acres of farms, there are many goods produced! The top farmed products here include cattle & calves, dairy products, hay, hogs and greenhouse and nursery items.
UTAH ATTRACTIONS YOU'LL WANT TO EXPERIENCE
- The Sundance FIlm Festival - If you can make it to Park City, Utah for this event. Don’t question it...just do it! (How else would brilliant movies like Little Miss Sunshine reached major theaters?!) Fun fact: it was founded by actor & director Robert Redford!
- Dairy Keen - This spot in Heber City, Utah is famous for its insanely delicious, award-winning burgers and milkshakes.
- Zion National Park - This breathtaking spot is a must visit. It has waterfalls. incredible hiking trails and canyons make your jaw-drop...you’ll only be sorry if you don’t check it out!
FUN FACTS ABOUT UTAH
- There are numerous “steak houses” and “stake houses”. Steak houses are restaurants packing delicious meat. Stake houses are meeting points for congregations of the Latter Day Saints. (So make sure to double check your spelling when your Yelping the first part, not the Latter!)
- Imagine Dragons and Neon Trees are both big bands that started here in Utah.
- Utah is bonkers about jello, lime green in particular. As the official state snack, you shall see this jiggly, gelatinous dessert all over!