The city's altitude contributes to its relatively mild climate. Nevertheless, if skiing's on your mind, any time from mid-November to early May is the best time to visit Salt Lake. The Temple was actually built soon after settlers first arrived in Salt Lake City. The structure was built with granite from canyons located nearby. The Temple took 40 years to complete and now sits on 10 acres in what has come to symbolize the heart of the city.
Job creation continues to increase here, and unemployment has remained low.
New housing construction has stabilized after a feverish 1995 and 1996. Apartment communities and condominiums, however, continue to spring up throughout the city to accommodate a growing seasonal population. Single-family home prices have crept upward steadily in response to an increasing population but remain affordable compared with other major cities. Utah has the 10-highest home ownership rate in the nation. Salt Lake City shows no signs of slowing down.