Rental numbers for Utah
0 of 87 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 4.0%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 4.0%
- 87 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $535,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,741/mo
- median across 87 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Uintah County | $361,000 | $1,498 | 5.0% | 2.5% | -$1,203 | +1.8% |
| Iron County | $413,000 | $1,484 | 4.3% | 2.0% | -$1,526 | +0.1% |
| Washington County | $526,000 | $1,873 | 4.3% | 2.1% | -$1,935 | +0.9% |
| Sanpete County | $402,000 | $1,350 | 4.0% | 1.7% | -$1,586 | n/a |
| Tooele County | $477,000 | $1,590 | 4.0% | 1.7% | -$1,918 | +1.9% |
| Utah County | $541,000 | $1,793 | 4.0% | 1.8% | -$2,107 | +1.9% |
| Weber County | $458,000 | $1,472 | 3.9% | 1.5% | -$1,905 | +0.5% |
| Davis County | $555,000 | $1,759 | 3.8% | 1.6% | -$2,269 | +1.4% |
| Cache County | $467,000 | $1,453 | 3.7% | 1.5% | -$1,926 | +2.8% |
| Wasatch County | $946,000 | $2,789 | 3.5% | 1.5% | -$3,921 | +4.9% |
| Box Elder County | $448,000 | $1,313 | 3.5% | 1.3% | -$1,930 | +3.1% |
| Salt Lake County | $568,000 | $1,642 | 3.5% | 1.3% | -$2,466 | +0.5% |
| Summit County | $1,343,000 | $3,476 | 3.1% | 1.3% | -$5,814 | +12.5% |
| Beaver County | $323,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carbon County | $281,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Daggett County | $375,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Duchesne County | $378,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Emery County | $299,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Garfield County | $270,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Grand County | $573,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Juab County | $454,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kane County | $427,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Millard County | $343,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Morgan County | $740,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rich County | $593,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| San Juan County | $365,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sevier County | $338,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wayne County | $454,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in Utah
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84118Kearns | $444,000 | $2,462 | 6.7% | -$960 |
| 84005Eagle Mountain | $505,000 | $2,250 | 5.3% | -$1,467 |
| 84087Woods Cross | $549,000 | $2,291 | 5.0% | -$1,751 |
| 84078Vernal | $360,000 | $1,498 | 5.0% | -$1,195 |
| 84111Salt Lake City | $451,000 | $1,834 | 4.9% | -$1,512 |
| 84043Lehi | $578,000 | $2,331 | 4.8% | -$1,864 |
| 84765Santa Clara | $554,000 | $2,203 | 4.8% | -$1,814 |
| 84660Spanish Fork | $514,000 | $2,028 | 4.7% | -$1,738 |
| 84120West Valley City | $466,000 | $1,832 | 4.7% | -$1,644 |
| 84129Taylorsville | $489,000 | $1,914 | 4.7% | -$1,718 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +1.5%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 0.52%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $469,855 |
| Aug 2022 | $542,071 |
| Aug 2023 | $511,800 |
| Aug 2024 | $517,686 |
| Aug 2025 | $526,819 |
| Aug 2026 | $534,582 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 0.52%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $1,328/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $1,107 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 22.8
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $536,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is Utah good for rental property?
- 0 of 87 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 4.0%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in Utah?
- About 0.52% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in Utah?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in Utah was $1,107. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $1,328 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.