Garfield County, Utah Housing Market
In Garfield County, Utah, the median home value is $318,100, with a median monthly rent of $817. This places Garfield County at #537 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #19 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: $1,501
- Establishments: 225
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 27
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,009 (avg $69,278)
- Outflow: 1,806 (avg $68,338)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Garfield County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84759 | 272.1 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Garfield County | Utah Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $318,100 | $418,720 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | $1,149 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.3% | 77.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 32.4 | 29.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Garfield County is 24.0% below the Utah state average and 39.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $817/month is 28.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 32.4, Garfield County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Garfield County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.3%, compared to 77.2% in Utah and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | Florida | $318,400 | $1,586 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | $317,700 | $1,330 |
| Waller County | Texas | $318,700 | $1,169 |
| Baldwin County | Alabama | $316,900 | $1,277 |
| Kent County | Delaware | $316,600 | $1,354 |
Other Counties in Utah
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | $311,200 | $912 | 77.8% |
| Rich County | $334,600 | $760 | 84.7% |
| Uintah County | $298,600 | $941 | 73.5% |
| Sanpete County | $347,200 | $954 | 74.3% |
| Millard County | $284,700 | $882 | 81.8% |
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).