Living a Outdoor Oriented Lifestyle in Logan, Utah

 Logan, 90 miles north of Salt Lake City and 20 miles south of Idaho,  is a college town with many residents who came because of the outstanding outdoor recreational possibilities in the area.  Hiking, biking, skiing, and climbing are all popular here. Religiously, Logan is diverse and tolerant. It has low unemployment rates and is known as one of the America’s safest cities (crime is almost non-existent). An estimated 50,000 people live in Logan in 2009. A college town, Logan is home to Utah State University and its 16,000 students. It is an altitude of about 4500'.  Logan also has a popular opera company which attracts many visitors to the area.

Where to Retire in Logan and Home Prices

According to Zillow, the median home value in Logan was $377,329 in early 2022.

What Is Special about Logan

In addition to Utah State University Logan is also home to the Logan Utah Temple, a very large Mormon building on a prominent hill. There are many homes on the National Register of Historic Places.  There is a zoo. Logan Canyon offers superb recreation.

What Is Not Special about Logan

Logan is a long way from any city other than Salt Lake.

Climate and Physical Environment

Logan is tucked in the northeast corner of Utah, very close to the Idaho border. Logan is in the Cache Valley at an altitude of 4500'

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Thanks to the Ellen Ecles Theatre and its very successful opera company, Logan is an active cultural destination in season.  Utah State University provides many cultural attractions. The WIllowPark Zoo serves Logan.

Crime

The crime rate is low in Logan.

Medical Facilities

Logan Regional Hospital provides medical services for Logan. Other hospitals are nearby and in Ogden.

Transportation

The nearest airport is Ogden-Hinckley, about 40 miles. Salt Lake City International is a major airport and 67 miles distant.

Valuable Links

City of Logan

Utah retirement guide
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