In the summertime many valley residents of the Wasatch Front visit the town to escape high temperatures. Park City is usually 20 °F (11 °C) cooler than Salt Lake City,[citation needed] as it lies mostly above 7,000 feet (2,100 m) above sea level, while Salt Lake City is situated at an altitude of about 4,300 feet (1,300 m). It is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States and is notable for having a large number of Northern and Central European immigrants.
	In 2008, Park City was named by Forbes Traveler Magazine among one of the 20 'prettiest towns' in the United States.[4] In 2011, the town was awarded a Gold-level Ride Center designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association for its mountain bike trails, amenities and community.[5] It continues to be published in top ski, cycling and adventure magazines across the world.