DASHBOARD
The Road to Prosperity Dashboard tracks Utah’s economic outlook. The Dashboard, which is updated monthly, provides essential insights, tracks timely and leading measures, and shares salient indicators.
1
Partial federal government shutdowns delay labor market data.
The partial federal government shutdowns in January and February temporarily halted agencies, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), postponing key labor market updates.
2
Utah consumer sentiment dips slightly in February.
The Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Index for Utah declined modestly in February 2026, falling 1.9% from 80.6 in January to 79.1. National sentiment edged up slightly from 56.4 to 56.6.
3
Home prices cool in January, while construction values rise.
Utah’s median home sales price declined to $505,000 in January 2026 from $515,000 in December 2025. Meanwhile, residential and non-residential construction values increased recently.
Job Change Year-Over Percentage Change December 2025
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Utah Job Change by Industry Year-Over Percent Change
December 2025 January 2000 – December 2025
Note: From March to December 2021, a 2-year change is used due to the drastic changes in employment beginning March 2020.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Utah Unemployment Rate December 2025
Note:
Value of Construction in Utah March 2020 – December 2025
Source: Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
January 2000 - January 2026
Utah Bankruptcy Cases
January 2020 - December 2025