After the historic run-up of 2020–2022, Utah's housing market has settled into a calmer, more balanced phase. As of June 2026, the typical Utah city home is worth about $519,354, and prices are roughly flat year over year (+2.7% on average across the cities we track).
The big picture: cooling, not crashing
Of the 198 Utah cities in our dataset, 175 are up and 23 are down over the past year — almost all by low single digits. That's the signature of a market that has normalized: buyers regained leverage, days-on-market lengthened, and sellers can no longer name their price. Utah's underlying fundamentals — fast population growth, a strong job market, and constrained supply — remain intact, which is why most economists expect flattening rather than a steep decline.
Where Utah home values rose the most
| City | 1-yr change | Typical value |
|---|---|---|
| Ferron | +11.8% | $320,544 |
| Milford | +10.9% | $255,166 |
| Paradise | +7.1% | $698,685 |
| Huntington | +6.6% | $301,759 |
| Naples | +6.6% | $403,673 |
Where values softened
| City | 1-yr change | Typical value |
|---|---|---|
| Moab | -3.1% | $550,795 |
| Cottonwood West | -2.8% | $448,509 |
| Hurricane | -1.7% | $507,974 |
| La Verkin | -1.7% | $440,119 |
| Santa Clara | -1.6% | $537,041 |
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Southern Utah spotlight: St. George & Washington County
Southern Utah remains one of the state's most-watched markets. St. George's typical home value is about $521,140 (-1.2% YoY), with nearby Washington, Hurricane, Ivins and Santa Clara clustered in the $500K–$620K range. Inventory has climbed well off its lows, so buyers have more choice and sellers must compete on price and marketing.
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Text Aurora · 435-256-5584 What’s my home worth?What it means for buyers
You have more room than you've had in years: more listings, less competition, and sellers willing to negotiate on price, closing costs and rate buy-downs. The constraint is the mortgage rate — focus on the monthly payment and get pre-approved. See our Utah home-buying guide.
What it means for sellers
Pricing and presentation are everything now. Overpriced, poorly marketed homes sit; correctly priced, professionally marketed homes still sell fast. Our Utah home-selling guide breaks down how to net top dollar in a balanced market.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Utah housing market going to crash in 2026?
A crash looks unlikely. Across Utah cities, the typical home value is roughly flat year over year (+2.7% on average) after the 2020–2022 surge. Prices have cooled and inventory has recovered, but strong population growth and limited supply keep a hard crash improbable.
What is the average home price in Utah in 2026?
The median typical home value across Utah cities is about $519,354 as of June 2026, though it ranges from the high $300Ks in cities like Ogden and Logan to $1.6M+ in Park City.
Are home prices dropping in Utah?
In some markets, yes — modestly. About 23 of the 198 Utah cities we track are down year over year, mostly by low single digits. It's a cooling, not a collapse.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Utah?
It's shifting toward balance. More inventory and flat prices give buyers negotiating room, while sellers who price correctly and market well still sell quickly.