Emery County, Utah Housing Market
In Emery County, Utah, the median home value is $218,700, with a median monthly rent of $739. This places Emery County at #1204 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #29 within Utah.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,201
- Establishments: 210
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 77
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,569 (avg $64,314)
- Outflow: 3,395 (avg $64,345)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Emery County | Utah Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,700 | $418,720 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $739 | $1,149 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.1% | 77.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.7 | 29.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Emery County is 47.8% below the Utah state average and 4.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $739/month is 35.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Emery County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.1%, compared to 77.2% in Utah and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taney County | Missouri | $218,800 | $926 |
| Putnam County | Indiana | $218,900 | $884 |
| Toole County | Montana | $218,400 | $826 |
| North Slope Borough | Alaska | $218,300 | $1,254 |
| Cochise County | Arizona | $218,300 | $995 |
Other Counties in Utah
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | $224,200 | $867 | 80.9% |
| Carbon County | $228,500 | $870 | 67.9% |
| Piute County | $264,800 | $950 | 95.5% |
| Daggett County | $282,300 | $900 | 82.3% |
| Beaver County | $283,700 | $981 | 81.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).