The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 84078 sells for about $390,000, or $170 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.4%), a market in balance. Homes take about 74 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 84078 — Vernal
The Vernal housing market shows signs of stabilization with a modest year-over-year price increase and a reduction in days on market. While inventory remains tight, the market is supported by steady demand from the local energy-sector workforce. Figures for specific metrics like price-cut percentages are based on current active listing data.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and energy-sector workers seeking a balance of affordability and access to outdoor recreation in a rural-adjacent setting.
Median prices moved up 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 74 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 11.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 84078, Uintah County UT
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Uintah School District, which maintains a standard range of elementary, middle, and high school facilities.
The region is subject to standard high-desert climate risks, including potential for wildfire and localized wind events.
The local economy is heavily anchored by the energy and natural resources sector, with ongoing development tied to regional infrastructure and service expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by Uintah County based on fair market value, with rates determined by the aggregate of state, county, and local school district levies.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with most residents traveling within the Vernal micro-area for employment.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including nearby trails, parks, and proximity to the Uinta Mountains and Flaming Gorge for fishing and boating.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand driven by the local energy workforce, with limited high-density inventory.
The economy is dominated by the oil and gas industry, which serves as the primary driver for employment and local economic momentum.
Development is largely focused on residential expansion to accommodate the workforce and commercial support services.
Parcels are subject to Uintah School District levies and various local municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the high-desert climate profile.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZCTA-level ACS tables.
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.
Central community resource and cultural hub.
Primary municipal green space for local events and recreation.
Major regional attraction located within reach of the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.