Utah Average Home Price by City (2026)

The average home price in Utah (UT) is about $479,000 — the 2026 median, at ~$238/sq ft — 66% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$479,000
Utah median value
$238
Median price / sq ft
~2,010
sq ft a median budget buys
+66%
vs U.S. median
Salt Lake City — $515,000Salt Lake CitySandy — $793,000West Jordan — $572,000Orem — $485,000OremWest Valley City — $465,000Provo — $444,000Ogden — $431,000Ogden

Shaded by price · click a city to explore. Colour = median home value.

Considering a move to Utah?

Housing in Utah is 66% more expensive than the national average, with a typical home around $479,000 and a local rate near $238 per square foot. Among the 7 Utah cities we track, Sandy is the most expensive (median $793,000) and Ogden is the most affordable (median $431,000) — so where you land in the state matters as much as the state itself.

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Sandy$793,000West Jordan$572,000Salt Lake City$515,000Orem$485,000West Valley City$465,000Provo$444,000Ogden$431,000

Utah home prices by county

13 Utah counties with enough data for their own page, priciest first:

Davis County$575,000Salt Lake County$540,000Washington County$538,500Utah County$531,000Cache County$479,000Box Elder County$468,500Weber County$453,000Iron County$450,000Duchesne County$391,000Sanpete County$345,500Sevier County$341,500Millard County$331,000Emery County$300,000

See the cheapest (and most expensive) places to live in Utah.

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Home value appreciation in Utah

Home prices in Utah have risen about 121% over the last 10 years (≈8.2% a year) and +172.9% over 20 years, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. The most recent year came in at +2.4% — still rising. A home worth $479,000 today was worth roughly $217,135 ten years ago.

+2.4%
1-year change
+52.6%
5-year change
+120.6%
10-year change
+172.9%
20-year change

See where that trend takes a specific home with the home appreciation calculator — nationally the median state is +85.6% over 10 years. Past appreciation is a track record, not a forecast; local prices can fall.

Calculators for Utah

Run the numbers for Utah with the local rates already filled in — change any input to test your own situation.

Property taxannual tax at local effective ratesAffordability by salarythe price your income supports hereMonthly paymentPITI on a home at this priceRent affordabilityyour max rent vs the local medianUtility costselectric, gas, water and internet per monthHome insurancetypical premium for this stateCost to buildnew-construction cost per sq ft here

Salary needed to buy a home in Utah

To buy the typical $479,000 home in Utah with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $130,000 a year (about $3,040 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $155,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down paymentCash downMonthly paymentIncome needed
5% (+PMI)$24,000$3,780/mo$162,000/yr
10% (+PMI)$47,900$3,610/mo$155,000/yr
20%$95,800$3,040/mo$130,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in Utah

At about $238 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in Utah:

BudgetApprox. sizeWhat that looks like locally
$250k1050 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k1260 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$400k1680 sq ftaround the typical home here
$500k2100 sq ftaround the typical home here
$600k2520 sq ftaround the typical home here

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens filtered to Utah so you can compare your current home against every Utah city we track.

Utah home prices: frequently asked

What salary do you need to buy a house in Utah? +
For the typical $479,000 home in Utah, a household income of about $130,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $155,000; with 5% down about $162,000.
What is the average home price in Utah? +
The average home price in Utah is about $479,000 as of 2026, at roughly $238 per square foot — 66% more expensive than the U.S. median of $289,000. That figure is the statewide median across the ZIP codes we track, which is what most price reports mean by the average.
What is the median home price in Utah (UT)? +
About $479,000 in 2026. The median is the mid-point home — half of homes cost more, half less — and it is the better yardstick than a true mean, which a handful of luxury sales can drag upward. At $238/sq ft, a median budget in Utah buys roughly 2,010 sq ft of home.
Where is Utah most and least expensive? +
Among the 7 Utah cities tracked here, Sandy is the priciest (median $793,000) and Ogden is the most affordable (median $431,000). ZIP-level prices within one city vary further, so check the city page for your area.
Are home values in Utah going up? +
Over the last 10 years home prices in Utah changed about +120.6% (≈8.2% a year), and +2.4% in the latest year, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. Over 20 years: +172.9%. Past gains are not a guarantee of future ones.