Utah Priorities Project 2024

Housing Affordability: 2024 Utah Priorities Project

Written by: John Salevurakis

The perceived significance of Utah’s housing affordability problem has been growing over time. Prior to 2018, it was never among the Utah Priorities Project’s top 10 issues. It hit 2nd place in 2020, prior to the pandemic, but dropped in significance as COVID spread. In 2024, housing affordability has become the most important issue. This brief highlights how demographic factors relate to housing preferences and shows price trends. Housing Ranking and Demographic Influence In 2024, … Continued

Priced Out and Fed Up: Cost of Living and Government Dysfunction are Voters’ Top Issues

Written by: Christopher Collard

Each November, Utahns have a chance to shape government to fit their needs. Ideally, the voters’ voices serve as a compass to correct the course of government and shape society. However, information gaps can preclude an ideal outcome. First, politicians and policymakers need to understand Utahns’ priorities. Second, voters need relevant background on the issues that matter most. The Utah Foundation’s Utah Priority Project seeks to fill those information gaps and provide that background. Priced … Continued