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The median home price in Utah is $540,000. With a 20% down payment at the state's average 30-year fixed rate of 7%, your estimated all-in monthly payment (principal, interest, taxes, and insurance) is approximately $3,227. Utah's property tax rate of 0.58% annually is below the U.S. national average of 1.07%.

A buyer earning Utah's median household income of $82,000 would dedicate roughly 47% of gross monthly income to housing — significantly strained by the standard 28% guideline.

Median Home Price

$540,000

Avg 30-yr Rate

7%

Property Tax Rate

0.58%/yr

Est. Monthly PITI

$3,227

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Total Monthly Payment

$3,226.77

Principal & Interest$2,874.11
Property Tax$261.00
Home Insurance$91.67
Total$3,226.77

Loan Amount

$432,000

Total Paid

$1,034,678

Total Interest

$602,678

How to Get a Mortgage in Utah

  1. 1 Check your credit score. In Utah, most conventional lenders require 620+; FHA allows 580+ with 3.5% down.
  2. 2 Save for your down payment. On a $540,000 Utah home, 20% down is $108,000 — avoiding PMI and reducing your monthly payment.
  3. 3 Get pre-approved from 2–3 lenders. Rates in Utah average 7%, but shopping lenders often saves 0.25–0.5%.
  4. 4 Account for closing costs — typically 2–5% of the loan amount, or $12,960–$21,600 on a median Utah purchase.
  5. 5 Budget for ongoing costs: Utah property taxes average 0.58%/yr ($3,132/yr on the median home), plus homeowner's insurance averaging $1.100/yr.

Monthly Cost Breakdown — Median Utah Home

Principal & Interest (7%, 30yr, 20% down) $2,874
Property Tax (0.58%/yr) $261
Homeowner's Insurance $92
Total PITI $3,227

Excludes HOA fees, PMI (not required with 20% down), and utilities.

Utah Mortgage FAQs

What is the average home price in Utah?

The median home price in Utah is $540,000 (2024 estimate). With a typical 20% down payment of $108,000, a buyer would finance $432,000 at a 30-year fixed rate.

What are property taxes like in Utah?

Utah has an average effective property tax rate of 0.58% of assessed home value. On a $540,000 home, that's approximately $3,132 per year ($261/month) — below the national average of 1.07%.

How much income do I need to buy a home in Utah?

To keep housing costs at or below the recommended 28% of gross monthly income on a median-priced Utah home, you'd need to earn roughly $138,290 per year. The state's median household income is $82,000, meaning the typical household allocates about 47% of gross income to housing — significantly strained.

What is the average mortgage rate in Utah?

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in Utah is approximately 7% (2024 average). Rates vary by lender, credit score, loan-to-value ratio, and loan type. Borrowers with credit scores above 740 typically qualify for the best available rates.

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