Land and home values in Utah
Across Utah's 29 counties, residential land is about $17.60 per sq ft at the state median ($766,656 an acre). The typical home is worth about $508,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,680 a month. Largest city: Salt Lake City; capital: Salt Lake City. Values as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $17.60 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $766,656 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $191,664 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $3,650 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $508,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $407,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $684,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,400 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,680 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,280 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,700 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.0% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 62 | $30.80 | $891,000 | $1,980 |
| Upper | 140 | $21.50 | $657,000 | $1,900 |
| Mid | 199 | $18.90 | $514,000 | $1,760 |
| Entry | 188 | $15.40 | $404,000 | $1,560 |
| Small town | 30 | $12.10 | $503,000 | $1,430 |
| Rural | 53 | $9.74 | $490,000 | $1,380 |
| Farmland | 44 | $5.46 | $331,000 | $1,180 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit County | Small town | $56.20 | $2.45M | $1.39M | $2,190 |
| Salt Lake County | Metro core | $22.80 | $993,168 | $553,000 | $1,860 |
| Morgan County | Suburban | $20.40 | $888,624 | $830,000 | $1,380 |
| Wasatch County | Small town | $19.40 | $845,064 | $869,000 | $1,660 |
| Utah County | Metro core | $19.00 | $827,640 | $535,000 | $1,620 |
| Grand County | Rural | $18.10 | $788,436 | $503,000 | $1,600 |
| Davis County | Metro core | $17.20 | $749,232 | $525,000 | $1,800 |
| Washington County | Metro core | $15.10 | $657,756 | $543,000 | $1,640 |
| Rich County | Small town | $12.60 | $548,856 | $343,000 | $1,280 |
| Weber County | Metro core | $12.40 | $540,144 | $427,000 | $1,560 |
| Tooele County | Suburban | $10.40 | $453,024 | $470,000 | $1,280 |
| Cache County | Metro core | $10.10 | $439,956 | $444,000 | $1,300 |
| Box Elder County | Small town | $9.97 | $434,119 | $442,000 | $1,160 |
| Kane County | Rural | $8.40 | $365,948 | $331,000 | $1,840 |
| Juab County | Suburban | $8.02 | $349,221 | $437,000 | $1,300 |
| Garfield County | Rural | $6.91 | $300,956 | $363,000 | $990 |
| Uintah County | Small town | $6.60 | $287,452 | $329,000 | $1,020 |
| Iron County | Small town | $6.59 | $286,886 | $370,000 | $1,200 |
| Sanpete County | Rural | $6.16 | $268,373 | $353,000 | $1,180 |
| Beaver County | Rural | $5.71 | $248,684 | $356,000 | $1,210 |
| San Juan County | Rural | $5.41 | $235,529 | $331,000 | $1,270 |
| Sevier County | Rural | $5.08 | $221,459 | $298,000 | $990 |
| Millard County | Rural | $4.97 | $216,667 | $290,000 | $1,080 |
| Duchesne County | Rural | $4.89 | $213,008 | $311,000 | $1,200 |
| Carbon County | Small town | $4.53 | $197,153 | $251,000 | $1,080 |
| Wayne County | Rural | $4.41 | $192,143 | $443,000 | $970 |
| Emery County | Rural | $2.82 | $122,665 | $221,000 | $945 |
| Daggett County | Rural | $2.60 | $113,212 | $304,000 | $1,740 |
| Piute County | Rural | $2.38 | $103,455 | $285,000 | $1,160 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Utah?
Residential land in Utah is about $17.60 per square foot, or $766,656 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $191,664. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in Utah?
The highest county medians for residential land are Summit County ($56.20 per sq ft), Salt Lake County ($22.80 per sq ft), Morgan County ($20.40 per sq ft), Wasatch County ($19.40 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in Utah?
The lowest county medians are Piute County ($2.38 per sq ft), Daggett County ($2.60 per sq ft), Emery County ($2.82 per sq ft), Wayne County ($4.41 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in Utah?
The typical (median) home in Utah is worth about $508,000, with entry-level homes around $407,000 and upper-end homes around $684,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Utah?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,680 a month in Utah, a 1-bedroom about $1,400 and a 3-bedroom about $2,280 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Utah?
Farmland averages about $3,650 an acre in Utah (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.