San Juan County, Utah Housing Market
In San Juan County, Utah, the median home value is $224,200, with a median monthly rent of $867. This places San Juan County at #1136 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #28 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: $985
- Establishments: 287
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 49
- Multi-family: 6
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,455 (avg $58,419)
- Outflow: 4,010 (avg $59,675)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in San Juan County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84511 | 341.5 | +14.24% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | San Juan County | Utah Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,200 | $418,720 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $867 | $1,149 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.5 | 29.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in San Juan County is 46.5% below the Utah state average and 1.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $867/month is 24.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
San Juan County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | Mississippi | $224,200 | $977 |
| Berrien County | Michigan | $224,300 | $942 |
| Rock County | Minnesota | $224,300 | $698 |
| Hickman County | Tennessee | $224,100 | $893 |
| Marion County | Indiana | $224,000 | $1,153 |
Other Counties in Utah
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon County | $228,500 | $870 | 67.9% |
| Emery County | $218,700 | $739 | 80.1% |
| 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).