SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the February 2026 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers.
“Even as federal data disruptions created gaps in our labor market picture, Utah’s underlying fundamentals remain strong,” said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Utah Chamber. “Our unemployment rate stands well below the national average, and Utahns continue to show confidence in their economy. These indicators reflect a workforce and business community that is resilient, engaged and well-positioned for continued growth.”
Three essential insights from the February 2026 Roadmap to Prosperity Dashboard include:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
The Dashboard is updated monthly, providing essential insights, tracking timely and leading measures and sharing pertinent indicators. This provides leaders with critical and timely information to make informed decisions.
“While Utah’s economic indicators showcase promising resilience, with steady job growth and a robust construction market, recent declines in consumer sentiment serve as a reminder of the financial challenges Utahns continue to face,” said Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. “State leaders and decision-makers must also remain vigilant as national and global events continue to introduce uncertainty into Utah’s economic landscape.”
To view the dashboard, click here.
About the Utah Chamber
The Utah Chamber is a statewide chamber of commerce, representing the diverse voices of the state’s 80,000-plus employers and employees. The Chamber unites the voices of Utah businesses, local chambers and industry associations to build a stronger business environment, increase healthy job creation and support prosperous communities across the state.
About the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute serves Utah by preparing economic, demographic, and public policy research that helps the state prosper. We are Utah’s demographic experts, leaders in the Utah economy, and specialists in public policy and survey research. We are an honest broker of INFORMED RESEARCH, which guides INFORMED DISCUSSIONS and leads to INFORMED DECISIONS™. For more information, please visit gardner.utah.edu or call 801-587-3717.