The story of this market
The typical home in Grand County, Utah sells for about $538,700, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 313% since 2000. The biggest natural hazard here is lightning, which FEMA rates very high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,475 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,475 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Moderate.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
0%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+22.5%). Worst: 2003 (-2.4%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.3%
UT · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$2,042
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
0%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 3 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
67
Relatively Moderate
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $6,092,233.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
78%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 529 | 279 | 78% | 17.9% | $350,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Grand County, Utah
The Grand County housing market is currently characterized by high price points and limited inventory, driven by its status as a premier tourism destination. High interest rates and seasonal demand fluctuations have led to a cooling in sales volume, though prices remain elevated due to constrained supply. The market is currently in a period of stabilization as buyers and sellers adjust to the current economic environment.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 315 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 10.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this county — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Grand County, Utah — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
researched Sep 29
| 84532 | Moab | $679,000 | $431 | — | 315 | — | — | — | 217 | $1,475 | researched Sep 29 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Grand County experiences property crime rates consistent with rural tourism-heavy regions, with fluctuations often tied to seasonal visitor influxes.
The Grand County School District serves the area, with schools generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused programming.
The region faces significant wildfire risks and periodic flash flooding, necessitating strict adherence to local building codes and comprehensive insurance coverage.
The economy is heavily anchored by the tourism and outdoor recreation sectors, with ongoing efforts to diversify through sustainable development and infrastructure improvements.
Property taxes are assessed by the Grand County Assessor based on fair market value, with rates determined by the state-mandated tax formula and local taxing entities.
The area is a world-renowned destination for outdoor recreation, featuring immediate access to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, extensive mountain biking trails, and the Colorado River.
The rental market is under significant pressure due to the high demand for seasonal worker housing and the prevalence of short-term vacation rentals.
The economy is primarily driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and hospitality services, with a growing interest in remote-work infrastructure.
Transportation is primarily highway-based via US-191 and I-70, with limited public transit options focused on local shuttle services for tourists.
Development is strictly managed through the Grand County General Plan to balance tourism growth with community livability and environmental preservation.
The Grand County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments conducted periodically to reflect current market conditions.
Parcels may be subject to special service districts for water, sewer, and fire protection, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk and the high cost of construction in remote areas.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
World-famous park featuring thousands of natural stone arches.
Expansive wilderness area known for dramatic desert landscapes.
Major hub for rafting, kayaking, and scenic recreation.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.