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Salt Lake County really attracts young adults, but its high housing costs repels others

Salt Lake County is a huge magnet attracting young adults thanks to its colleges, ample jobs for those just starting out and its urban vibe, according to a new study about migration in Utah.

But the county’s high housing prices are chasing away many families with children and retirees — virtually every age group except young adults.

That is among conclusions of a new study that looks at migration in every county in Utah, and what age groups and types of people each attracts or loses — and why. It was released Tuesday by the University of Utah’s Kem C.