Utah's "Silicon Slopes" is a region along the Wasatch Front that encompasses many information technology, and software development ventures that have recently sprung up - and thrived. Nicknamed Silicon Slopes after California's Silicon Valley, this part of Utah has become a highly sought-after location for new companies dealing with various aspects of software development and technology.
So why Utah? Well, Utah is a business-friendly state, and is also more open to young start-up companies. It's also home to two great schools, the University of Utah, and Brigham Young University, with lots of young talent, and has low real-estate costs compared to other states, along with lower taxes.
Some other reasons Utah has become such a popular bazaar for the tech industry is its long-history of tech-supporting contract work, and its recent development of Google Fiber in Provo and soon-to-be Salt Lake City.
An article about the Silicon Slopes by USA Today states:
"According to the National Venture Capital Association, about $800 million was invested in Utah in 2014, putting it in 9th place for most investment in the USA. That's up from $300 million in 2013."
In that same article, a Vivint employee states:
"Two years ago, when I joined, this was all fields," says Vivint chief marketing officer Jefferson Lyman, in an interview at Vivint's offices in what used to be rural Lehi, overlooking a new, heavily guarded data gathering outpost for the National Security Administration.
Software development and technology is the future, so why not invest in a home close to where things are vibrant and development is strong? Buying a home in Utah could be the best investment you ever make, especially now when its becoming so noteworthy in the tech industry!