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Holladay was settled in 1847 and was the first settlement outside of Salt Lake City.  Even so, it was not officially incorporated as a city until many years later in 1999.  Population has reached 25,527 and there are about 9,117 houses in Holladay.  Renters make up about 17% of the population and the income in Holladay is $81,875.  The four seasons in the year allow temperatures to average a high of 92 degrees in the summer and slip to a low of 22 in the winter.  Because the city is right by the mountains at a higher elevation, they will receive about 52 inches of snow and 19 inches of rain yearly.

Cities that surround Holladay include: Cottonwood West, East Millcreek, Mount Olympus, Cottonwood Heights, Canyon Rim, Millcreek, Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, and Emigration.  Besides being one of the first settlements in the state, Holladay was where one of the first malls of its kind was built in the west.  Recent redevelopment of the mall has been put underway.  This upgrade will include retail shops, restaurants, places where groups can gather, and all kinds of entertainment.  The main part of the mall should be completed in 2010.  Several community events such as the Heart of Holladay 5k run are held each year and continue to help develop community traditions.

There are many higher end homes in Holladay available as average sold price increased to almost one-half million dollars during the second quarter of 2009.  Homes are priced higher than average Real Estate in Utah because of the location.  Even so, median home prices decreased to the $300,000 range so prices are still reasonable for many who are looking for something in a nice area that’s not too expensive.