The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 84628 sells for about $708,300, or $335 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 84628 — Eureka
The market in 84628 is characterized by low inventory and high home values, reflecting its status as a niche rural community. Growth is slow but steady, with long-term projections suggesting increased demand as the surrounding Utah County region expands. Current data indicates a stable, low-turnover environment.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 2.8% — 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 10.6%/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 10.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 84628, Utah 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.
Crime rates in the rural Cedar Fort area are consistently reported as significantly lower than the Utah state and national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Alpine School District, which generally maintains high performance ratings compared to state benchmarks.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of rural Utah County, with standard insurance requirements for residential structures.
The town is experiencing long-term growth pressure with projections indicating a significant population increase by 2050, though current infrastructure remains limited.
Property taxes are assessed by Utah County based on fair market value, with standard exemptions available for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach major employment hubs in the Provo-Orem metro area.
The area offers immediate access to rural outdoor activities including hiking, off-roading, and equestrian trails, with limited commercial shopping within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is extremely limited due to the town's small size and lack of multi-family housing stock, resulting in low vacancy and high demand for available units.
The local economy is primarily residential with residents commuting to major employers in the Provo-Orem and Salt Lake City metropolitan areas.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles via state highways; there is no public transit infrastructure within the town limits.
Development is guided by the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) long-range plans, focusing on managing growth through 2050.
The Utah County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing annual market analysis to determine taxable values.
Parcels are served by the Alpine School District and local municipal utility services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire risk and distance from emergency services.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and local community profiles.
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.
Local community park serving as a central gathering space.
Historical site reflecting the town's pioneer heritage.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.