What is it like living in Utah?

Weather wise, things to do there, apartment and/or condo ranges, etc. I would love to move out west one day. Hopefully within 8-10 years. I just want a fresh start. I lived in Miami all my life and want to live somewhere nice , peaceful, and serene. I plan on having kids someday and want to raise them in a nice, comfy environment. I hear Utah is a nice place to live. I also heard that most people there are Mormons. I'm not a Mormon, but I'm a christian. Will they accept me? Thanks.What is it like living in Utah?
Utah is a great state. In Northern Utah we get really nice and warm temperatures in the summer time for an example like today it is supposed to be around 100 but ten it will drop to like the 80's. We get snow in the winter time which a lot of people like yes it does get cold. In the Southern Utah is is lot warmer than southern Utah and they really do not get snow. You do not have to be a member of the church to live in Utah in fact there are a lot of people that are not members of the church that live in Utah. The education here is great including the higher (college level). There are many things to do here. Lots of people like to come here and raise there families. I have heard even basketball player for the Utah Jazz Deron Williams on how proud he is to raise his family here in Utah.What is it like living in Utah?
Snows in winter, but isn't bad (I lived in Ohio for a few years, though, and nothing will ever seem bad compared to that). Much drier than Florida, obviously, but it's not as hot in winter, and you won't be swatting at love bugs all summer. Great state for outdoor activities--hiking, camping, ect. Lots to do in the bigger cities, not as much to do in the smaller ones. Can't help you with prices, but the people in my state keep moving there for bigger homes, so must be good.



Definitely peaceful...which meant that it wasn't for me, as I moved there from L.A. and lasted only a few years before moving back (I missed the sirens and the freeways too much). Still, it's perfect for families. Very friendly people, fewer crimes, good medical care. And it won't matter that you're not Mormon, because they're Christians, as well, and you'll have plenty in common. You might actually like it, because while of course there are exceptions, Mormons tend to be very "family friendly" and welcoming.What is it like living in Utah?
If you tell them you are Christian and they aren't, they won't take it well. Since they worship Christ, they are pretty sure they are Christian too.



Utah is hot and dry in the summer, and very cold in the winter. Although a lot of it is desert, there are some very green places too.



I grew up in Utah and moved to Seattle. I don't think Utah is any safer than any other Western area. Their crime stats are about average. While they claim to be very family oriented, I don't find other people to love their families any less than Mormons.



How serene it is in Utah varies by where you live. If you have to be in a city to get a job, there will be traffic problems. Salt Lake City is in a valley that collects smog.



All in all, I like the place, but I think the Northwest is better.
Utah's ok, but if you want to move out west, I'd consider Nevada first.