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Utah economy

When the next jobs, inflation, GDP and housing numbers land, which ones say something about Utah, and where the state's own data comes from.

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Utah economy at a glance

Latest published figures, refreshed every few hours. Each one names its agency and period; changes are against the same period a year earlier.

Unemployment rate

3.5%September 2026

Down 0.1 points from a year earlier.

U.S. rate: 4.2% in September 2026.

The share of Utahns in the labor force who are looking for work and cannot find it. Shown next to the national rate.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics via the St. Louis Fed's FRED.

Nonfarm jobs

1,797,000September 2026

Up 1.5% from a year earlier.

Payroll jobs at Utah employers, seasonally adjusted, in thousands. It leaves out farm work and the self-employed.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics via the St. Louis Fed's FRED.

Labor force

1,850,526September 2026

Up 0.3% from a year earlier.

Utahns who are working or actively looking for work. Not seasonally adjusted, so compare the same month year over year.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics via the St. Louis Fed's FRED.

Gross domestic product

$319.2 billion2025

Up 5.5% from a year earlier.

The value of everything produced in Utah in a year, in current dollars, so part of any rise is inflation.

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis via the St. Louis Fed's FRED.

Per capita personal income

$70,3232025

Up 4.3% from a year earlier.

Total personal income divided by population, including wages, investment income and government benefits.

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis via the St. Louis Fed's FRED.

Median household income

$102,9002025

Down 2.8% from a year earlier.

The middle household by income, from the Census survey. Survey estimates carry a margin of error, so small changes may not be real.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau via the St. Louis Fed's FRED.

House price index

864.9Q2 2026

Up 2.6% from a year earlier.

Tracks price changes of repeat sales of the same homes, so it shows appreciation rather than a shift in what sells. The level is relative to 1980 = 100.

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency via the St. Louis Fed's FRED.

Median home listing price

$579,000September 2026

Down 1.9% from a year earlier.

The middle asking price of homes listed for sale, not what they sold for.

Source: Realtor.com via the St. Louis Fed's FRED.

Economic calendar

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This is a schedule of releases, not published results. A release date can differ from the period it measures.

Week of Oct 26

Tue, Oct 27	FOMC Meeting (October 2026)Big one Federal Reserve · Two-day meeting; rate decision on the second day
Tue, Oct 27	New Residential Sales (September 2026 data) U.S. Census Bureau · 8:00 a.m. MT
Tue, Oct 27	Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index (October 2026) The Conference Board · 8:00 a.m. MT
Tue, Oct 27	FHFA House Price Index, Monthly (August 2026) Federal Housing Finance Agency
Wed, Oct 28	Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (September 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 8:00 a.m. MT
Thu, Oct 29	Gross Domestic Product, Third Quarter 2026 (Advance Estimate)Big one Bureau of Economic Analysis · 6:30 a.m. MT
Thu, Oct 29	Personal Income and Outlays (September 2026 data) Bureau of Economic Analysis · 6:30 a.m. MT

Week of Nov 2

Tue, Nov 3	Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (September 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 8:00 a.m. MT
Fri, Nov 6	Employment Situation (October 2026 data)Big one Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT
Fri, Nov 6	University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, Preliminary (November 2026) University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers · 8:00 a.m. MT

Week of Nov 9

Tue, Nov 10	Consumer Price Index (October 2026 data)Big one Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT
Tue, Nov 10	Real Earnings (October 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT
Fri, Nov 13	Producer Price Index (October 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT

Week of Nov 16

Tue, Nov 17	Advance Monthly Retail and Food Services Sales (October 2026 data) U.S. Census Bureau · 6:30 a.m. MT
Wed, Nov 18	New Residential Construction (Housing Starts and Building Permits) (October 2026 data) U.S. Census Bureau · 6:30 a.m. MT
Fri, Nov 20	Utah's Employment Summary (October 2026 data)Big oneUtah Utah Department of Workforce Services · 7:00 a.m. MT
Fri, Nov 20	State Employment and Unemployment (October 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 8:00 a.m. MT
Fri, Nov 20	University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, Final (November 2026) University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers · 8:00 a.m. MT

Week of Nov 23

Mon, Nov 23	Utah County Unemployment Rates (October 2026 data)Utah Utah Department of Workforce Services
Tue, Nov 24	FHFA House Price Index, Quarterly (Third Quarter 2026 and September 2026)Utah Federal Housing Finance Agency
Wed, Nov 25	Gross Domestic Product, Third Quarter 2026 (Second Estimate)Big one Bureau of Economic Analysis · 6:30 a.m. MT
Wed, Nov 25	Personal Income and Outlays (October 2026 data) Bureau of Economic Analysis · 6:30 a.m. MT
Wed, Nov 25	New Residential Sales (October 2026 data) U.S. Census Bureau · 8:00 a.m. MT
Wed, Nov 25	Beige Book (November 2026) Federal Reserve

Week of Nov 30

Tue, Dec 1	Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (October 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 8:00 a.m. MT
Wed, Dec 2	GDP by County and Personal Income by County (2025)Utah Bureau of Economic Analysis · 6:30 a.m. MT
Wed, Dec 2	County Employment and Wages (Second Quarter 2026) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 8:00 a.m. MT
Wed, Dec 2	Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (October 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 8:00 a.m. MT
Fri, Dec 4	Employment Situation (November 2026 data)Big one Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT
Fri, Dec 4	University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, Preliminary (December 2026) University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers · 8:00 a.m. MT

Week of Dec 7

Tue, Dec 8	FOMC Meeting (December 2026) with Summary of Economic ProjectionsBig one Federal Reserve · Two-day meeting; rate decision on the second day
Thu, Dec 10	Real Personal Consumption Expenditures by State and Real Personal Income by State (2025)Utah Bureau of Economic Analysis · 6:30 a.m. MT
Thu, Dec 10	Consumer Price Index (November 2026 data)Big one Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT
Thu, Dec 10	Real Earnings (November 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT

Week of Dec 14

Tue, Dec 15	Producer Price Index (November 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT
Wed, Dec 16	Advance Monthly Retail and Food Services Sales (November 2026 data) U.S. Census Bureau · 6:30 a.m. MT
Thu, Dec 17	New Residential Construction (Housing Starts and Building Permits) (November 2026 data) U.S. Census Bureau · 6:30 a.m. MT
Fri, Dec 18	Utah's Employment Summary (November 2026 data)Big oneUtah Utah Department of Workforce Services · 7:00 a.m. MT
Fri, Dec 18	State Employment and Unemployment (November 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 8:00 a.m. MT
Fri, Dec 18	University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, Final (December 2026) University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers · 8:00 a.m. MT

Week of Dec 21

Mon, Dec 21	Utah County Unemployment Rates (November 2026 data)Utah Utah Department of Workforce Services
Wed, Dec 23	Gross Domestic Product, Third Quarter 2026 (Third Estimate)Big one Bureau of Economic Analysis · 6:30 a.m. MT
Wed, Dec 23	GDP by State and Personal Income by State (Third Quarter 2026)Utah Bureau of Economic Analysis · 6:30 a.m. MT
Wed, Dec 23	Personal Income and Outlays (November 2026 data) Bureau of Economic Analysis · 6:30 a.m. MT
Wed, Dec 23	New Residential Sales (November 2026 data) U.S. Census Bureau · 8:00 a.m. MT

Week of Dec 28

Tue, Dec 29	FHFA House Price Index, Monthly (October 2026) Federal Housing Finance Agency
Wed, Dec 30	Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (November 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 8:00 a.m. MT

Week of Jan 4

Fri, Jan 8	Employment Situation (December 2026 data)Big one Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT
Fri, Jan 8	University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, Preliminary (January 2027) University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers · 8:00 a.m. MT

Week of Jan 11

Wed, Jan 13	Consumer Price Index (December 2026 data)Big one Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT
Wed, Jan 13	Real Earnings (December 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT
Wed, Jan 13	Beige Book (January 2027) Federal Reserve
Thu, Jan 14	Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit 2027Big oneUtah Utah Chamber and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute · 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. MT
Thu, Jan 14	Producer Price Index (December 2026 data) Bureau of Labor Statistics · 6:30 a.m. MT
Fri, Jan 15	Advance Monthly Retail and Food Services Sales (December 2026 data) U.S. Census Bureau · 6:30 a.m. MT

Week of Jan 18

Wed, Jan 20	New Residential Construction (Housing Starts and Building Permits) (December 2026 data) U.S. Census Bureau · 6:30 a.m. MT
Fri, Jan 22	Utah's Employment Summary (December 2026 data)Big oneUtah Utah Department of Workforce Services · 7:00 a.m. MT
Fri, Jan 22	University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, Final (January 2027) University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers · 8:00 a.m. MT

Week of Jan 25

Mon, Jan 25	Utah County Unemployment Rates (December 2026 data)Utah Utah Department of Workforce Services
Tue, Jan 26	FOMC Meeting (January 2027)Big one Federal Reserve · Two-day meeting; rate decision on the second day

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Business reporting

Business · Feature
Looking for work in Utah? Pick the right Workforce Services starting point
The Department of Workforce Services offers free job-search tools, career counseling, training help and apprenticeship links. The trick is knowing which one fits where you are.
Published October 24, 2026
Business · Feature
A small-business continuity plan Utah owners can start this week
Utah's Be Ready Business program offers free help building a continuity plan. Here is how to start with essential work, staff response, communication and supplies.
Published October 23, 2026
Business
Gov. Cox leads Utah trade mission to Ireland, meets prime minister
The delegation includes representatives from the tech, life sciences, energy, quantum and research sectors.
Published October 23, 2026 · From Deseret News: Utah
Business
Magnolia Bakery to open second Utah location in Foothill Village on Oct. 28
Utah would be the first state outside New York to have more than one of the bakery's locations, the company said.
Published October 23, 2026 · From The Salt Lake Tribune
Business
Nordstrom Rack opens at Junction Commons in Park City
The 25,000-square-foot store is the first Nordstrom launch in the area in 10 years, a company executive said.
Published October 22, 2026 · From The Park Record
Money & banking
Utah joins $665 million settlement with lease-to-own company Snap Finance
Snap will cancel more than $16.7 million in lease payments owed by Utah consumers and pay the state $150,000.
Published October 21, 2026 · From KUTV 2News (CBS)
Business
Bonrue Bakery opens Provo location and plans more in Utah
The bakery, founded in St. George in 2021, has announced its next shops for Orem and Spanish Fork.
Published October 17, 2026 · From Deseret News
Business
Ski Utah CEO Nathan Rafferty inducted into Utah Tourism Hall of Fame
Rafferty, who started at Ski Utah as an intern in 1994, has led the group since 2005.
Published October 17, 2026 · From TownLift

Release schedules

BLS Release Calendar 2026Federal release dates for the jobs report, CPI, and state and metro employment.
BLS Release Calendar 20272027 BLS release dates; state and metro employment dates for early 2027 are not yet posted.
BLS State Employment and UnemploymentMonthly state jobs and unemployment release, including Utah.
Utah DWS Press Releases / Employment SummaryUtah Department of Workforce Services' monthly Utah Employment Summary. It usually comes out around the BLS state release, but the department posts no advance schedule.
BEA Release ScheduleBureau of Economic Analysis release dates for GDP, personal income, and state GDP and personal income.
Kem C. Gardner Policy InstituteUniversity of Utah research on Utah's economy, population and housing; publishes the annual Economic Report to the Governor.
Economic Report to the GovernorAnnual Utah economic outlook, presented in past years at the Salt Lake Chamber's economic summit.
FOMC Meeting CalendarFederal Reserve rate-setting meeting dates for 2026-2027.
Governor's Office of Planning and BudgetState budget process, consensus revenue estimates and the governor's budget recommendation.

Banks & regulation

Utah Bankers AssociationBanking trade association: industry advocacy, banker education, events and member resources.Our profile →
Utah DFI · financial institutionsState-supervised institutions and published institution lists.
Utah DFI · charter and application statusOfficial application updates.
Utah DFI · financial complaintsRegulator lookup for bank and credit-union complaints, plus DFI’s written-complaint process. DFI does not regulate every institution in Utah.
Utah DFI · consumer lendersUtah consumer-lending rules and the route to check a lender’s Consumer Credit Notification through NMLS Consumer Access.
Utah DFI · mortgage oversightHow Utah agencies divide mortgage oversight, NMLS licensing lookup and state guidance on interest for mortgage reserve accounts.
Utah DFI · reports & plansDFI’s annual report for July 2024–June 2025, published institution-address lists and fiscal 2027 strategic plan. Dates and coverage vary by document.
Utah bank directorySearch FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Utah by name, city and charter, and sort their dated total assets. Institution profiles link to official FDIC records.
Utah Treasurer · qualified depositoriesPublic-fund eligibility and limits; not a guarantee of financial safety.

Economic data

Utah Tax Commission · taxable salesPublished local spending reports, with reporting lags and coverage notes.
Utah Economic Data ViewerState and county employment, unemployment, wages and population from Utah Workforce Services.
Utah Workforce Services · county economic snapshotsCounty job counts and industry changes, with Utah and U.S. comparisons. Choose a county and check each chart’s period; a county total does not describe an individual city.
Utah job outlook · 2024–2034Long-term occupational projections for Utah and nine sub-state areas, with detailed tables and methodology. These are projected employment trends, not a list of current job vacancies.
Utah short-term occupational outlookStatewide two-year occupational projections, produced annually. Regional short-term projections are not provided; check the dashboard’s projection period before comparing it with the ten-year outlook.
Utah occupational employment & wage estimatesAnnual OEWS estimates for nonfarm establishments in Utah and its metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. Compare the same occupation, area and year; survey wage estimates are not individual job offers.

Public finances

State revenue & budgetOfficial collections, revenue forecasts and appropriations. Actual collections, estimates and enacted budgets measure different things.
Audited state financesUtah’s annual comprehensive financial report: audited statements, assets, liabilities and results. Check the fiscal year on the report.
State debt & bond disclosuresAnnual bond disclosures covering debt, repayment schedules, school-bond guarantees and state finances. Figures apply to the dates in each report.
Debt affordability & borrowing risksThe Treasurer’s annual study explains state borrowing, debt limits and related risks. Its core focus is state tax-supported debt, rather than a complete inventory of local debt.
Public-fund investments · PTIFUtah’s short-term investment pool for state and local public funds. The Treasurer publishes holdings, monthly rates and fair-value factors. The pool is not FDIC-insured and can lose value.
Legislative budget tools & reportsThe Legislative Fiscal Analyst’s guide to budget reports, appropriations requests, line-item budget tools and fiscal notes.
State fiscal health dashboardState obligations, reserves, revenues and spending. Revenue and expenditure indicators update monthly; most obligation and reserve indicators update annually. Read each measure’s period and restrictions before comparing.
Compendium of Budget Information · COBILegislative budget background, financial history, statutory references and performance measures. A companion to appropriations bills; select the relevant session and distinguish budget authority from actual spending.

Money & financial education

Unclaimed money · MyCash UtahUtah’s official unclaimed-property search for dormant accounts, uncashed checks and other property. Owners and heirs can claim property without a time limit.
Financial education toolkitA state-curated directory of budgeting, credit, retirement, housing and fraud-prevention resources, including government agencies, universities and other outside providers.

Housing research

Gardner Institute · housing & real estate researchUniversity of Utah research on housing affordability, construction and real estate.