Forget the housing sticker shock of Salt Lake City and Park City, the Zillow Home Value Index, which serves as the source of this data, has uncovered 25 under-the-radar Utah towns where homeownership remains within reach. You might be surprised to discover that many of these budget-friendly towns are nestled in beautiful rural settings with unique landscapes and cultural heritage.
You’ll notice that many of the most affordable communities are concentrated in counties like Emery and Sevier, where five towns each make the list. The data reveals a fascinating trend: even the most affordable Utah towns have seen substantial growth over the past decade, with an average price increase of over 128% from 2010 to 2025. This means that while these locations remain relatively affordable compared to Utah’s booming metro areas, they’ve still experienced significant appreciation.
What might catch your attention is the dramatic acceleration in home values since 2020, with the average town on this list seeing a 66% increase in just five years. This rapid growth suggests that while these communities currently offer housing bargains, the window of affordability might be closing as Utah’s population continues to expand into previously overlooked areas.
1. Monticello
- 2025 Home Value: $315,322
- 2020 Home Value: $203,347
- 2015 Home Value: $141,575
- 2010 Home Value: Data not available
- Percentage change 2010-2025: Data not available
- Percentage change 2015-2025: 122.72%
- Percentage change 2020-2025: 55.07%
Perched at over 7,000 feet elevation at the foot of the Abajo Mountains in San Juan County, Monticello has seen its home values grow from $141,575 in 2015 to $315,322 in 2025, representing an impressive 122.72% increase over the decade. This appreciation accelerated between 2020 and 2025, with values rising 55.07% during that five-year period. You’ll be captivated by Monticello’s unique high-elevation setting, which provides cooler summers than much of Utah and spectacular vistas of mountains, canyons, and desert landscapes.
2. Richfield
- 2025 Home Value: $308,855
- 2020 Home Value: $187,749
- 2015 Home Value: $123,044
- 2010 Home Value: $116,110
- Percentage change 2010-2025: 166.00%
- Percentage change 2015-2025: 151.01%
- Percentage change 2020-2025: 64.50%
Serving as the commercial hub of central Utah’s Sevier County, Richfield has experienced the highest growth rate on our list, with home values surging from $116,110 in 2010 to $308,855 in 2025—a remarkable 166.00% increase over 15 years. The appreciation has been particularly dramatic since 2015, with values climbing 151.01% in just a decade. You’ll discover that despite this strong growth and its status as the largest city in central Utah, Richfield maintains housing costs that remain reasonable compared to Utah’s urban areas.
3. Orderville
- 2025 Home Value: $306,245
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Situated in Kane County along Utah’s scenic Highway 89, Orderville offers homes valued at $306,245 in 2025. While historical data points aren’t available for comparison, this community with its fascinating history as a 19th-century Mormon cooperative settlement provides remarkable value given its location. You’ll find Orderville strategically positioned between two of Utah’s crown jewels—just 15 minutes from the eastern entrance to Zion National Park and about 30 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park. Despite this prime location in the heart of southern Utah’s spectacular canyon country, Orderville maintains housing costs that remain accessible compared to nearby tourist destinations.
4. Elmo
- 2025 Home Value: $305,901
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Tucked away in rural Emery County in east-central Utah, Elmo offers homes valued at $305,901 in 2025. Though historical comparison data isn’t available, this small agricultural community provides excellent value in today’s market. Despite Utah’s surging real estate prices, this quiet farming community retains its affordability while offering a genuine rural lifestyle.
5. Duchesne
- 2025 Home Value: $305,807
- 2020 Home Value: $177,277
- 2015 Home Value: $152,497
- 2010 Home Value: Data not available
- Percentage change 2010-2025: Data not available
- Percentage change 2015-2025: 100.53%
- Percentage change 2020-2025: 72.50%
As the county seat of Duchesne County in northeastern Utah, Duchesne has seen its home values double from $152,497 in 2015 to $305,807 in 2025, representing a 100.53% increase over the decade. This growth accelerated between 2020 and 2025, with values jumping 72.50% during that five-year period. You’ll find this community ideally situated along the Strawberry River with the majestic Uinta Mountains rising to the north, offering a perfect blend of small-town living and administrative functions as a county seat.
6. Blanding
- 2025 Home Value: $302,631
- 2020 Home Value: $199,355
- 2015 Home Value: $145,443
- 2010 Home Value: Data not available
- Percentage change 2010-2025: Data not available
- Percentage change 2015-2025: 108.07%
- Percentage change 2020-2025: 51.81%
Situated on the Colorado Plateau in southeastern Utah’s San Juan County, Blanding has experienced substantial growth from $145,443 in 2015 to $302,631 in 2025, representing a 108.07% increase over the decade. The town saw particularly strong appreciation of 51.81% between 2020 and 2025. Despite its prime location for exploring the cultural and natural treasures of southeastern Utah, Blanding maintains housing costs that remain reasonable compared to many other communities in the state.
7. Randolph
- 2025 Home Value: $299,283
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Located high in the mountains of Rich County near the Wyoming border, Randolph offers homes valued at $299,283 in 2025. While historical comparison data isn’t available, this community situated at over 6,300 feet elevation provides excellent value in a unique setting. Despite Utah’s booming real estate market, this high-country ranching community remains affordable while offering a peaceful lifestyle characterized by stunning natural beauty and four distinct seasons.
8. Panguitch
- 2025 Home Value: $298,264
- 2020 Home Value: $190,544
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2010 Home Value: Data not available
- Percentage change 2010-2025: Data not available
- Percentage change 2015-2025: Data not available
- Percentage change 2020-2025: 56.53%
Nestled in a high mountain valley in Garfield County, Panguitch has seen its home values climb from $190,544 in 2020 to $298,264 in 2025, representing a significant 56.53% increase in just five years. This historic community with its well-preserved downtown offers remarkable value considering its strategic location. You’ll be perfectly positioned in Panguitch to explore some of Utah’s most spectacular landscapes, with Bryce Canyon National Park just 25 minutes away and easy access to Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion National Park, and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Despite its prime location in the heart of southern Utah’s tourism region, Panguitch manages to maintain housing costs that remain accessible compared to nearby resort communities.
9. Price
- 2025 Home Value: $289,484
- 2020 Home Value: $172,960
- 2015 Home Value: $140,541
- 2010 Home Value: $138,873
- Percentage change 2010-2025: 108.45%
- Percentage change 2015-2025: 105.98%
- Percentage change 2020-2025: 67.37%
Serving as the commercial center of Carbon County in east-central Utah, Price has seen its home values increase from $138,873 in 2010 to $289,484 in 2025, representing a 108.45% increase over 15 years. After minimal growth between 2010 and 2015, Price has experienced accelerating appreciation, with values jumping 67.37% from 2020 to 2025 alone. You’ll find this community offers more amenities than most affordable towns on our list, with Utah State University Eastern providing educational opportunities and cultural events. Despite being the largest town in Carbon County and offering substantial services, Price maintains housing costs well below Utah’s urban centers.
10. Salina
- 2025 Home Value: $284,861
- 2020 Home Value: $163,250
- 2015 Home Value: $102,553
- 2010 Home Value: $113,131
- Percentage change 2010-2025: 151.80%
- Percentage change 2015-2025: 177.77%
- Percentage change 2020-2025: 74.49%
Located in Sevier County along Interstate 70, Salina has experienced remarkable growth from $113,131 in 2010 to $284,861 in 2025, representing a dramatic 151.80% increase over 15 years. Even more impressive is the 177.77% growth since 2015, with particularly strong appreciation of 74.49% occurring between 2020 and 2025. Despite this substantial appreciation, Salina remains affordable compared to much of Utah while providing amenities uncommon in towns of similar size, along with easy access to outdoor recreation in the nearby Fishlake National Forest and distinctive red rock formations.
11. Minersville
- 2025 Home Value: $284,114
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Situated in Beaver County in southwestern Utah, Minersville offers homes valued at $284,114 in 2025, making it the fifteenth most affordable town in the state. Though historical comparison data isn’t available, this small community with its mining heritage provides exceptional value in today’s market. You’ll appreciate Minersville’s peaceful rural setting near the Mineral Mountains, with convenient access to outdoor recreation at nearby Minersville Reservoir State Park.
12. Redmond
- 2025 Home Value: $281,388
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Located in Sanpete County in central Utah, Redmond boasts a 2025 home value of $281,388, placing it fourteenth on our affordability list. While historical data isn’t available for comparison, this small community is known for its salt mining operations and rural character. You’ll enjoy Redmond’s position in the agriculturally rich Sanpete Valley with the dramatic Wasatch Plateau rising to the east, offering a peaceful lifestyle with stunning mountain views.
13. Castle Dale
- 2025 Home Value: $281,046
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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As the county seat of Emery County in east-central Utah, Castle Dale maintains surprising affordability with a 2025 home value of $281,046. Though we lack historical comparison data, this community situated in Castle Valley offers tremendous value compared to much of the state.
14. Ferron
- 2025 Home Value: $275,342
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Plateau in Emery County, Ferron offers homes valued at $275,342 in 2025. While we don’t have historical data for comparison, this charming agricultural community provides excellent value in a picturesque setting. You’ll be drawn to Ferron’s peaceful rural atmosphere and stunning backdrop of mountains and red rock formations, with easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby Manti-La Sal National Forest and San Rafael Swell.
15. Vernal
- 2025 Home Value: $273,204
- 2020 Home Value: $180,315
- 2015 Home Value: $178,822
- 2010 Home Value: $146,392
- Percentage change 2010-2025: 86.63%
- Percentage change 2015-2025: 52.78%
- Percentage change 2020-2025: 51.51%
Situated in northeastern Utah’s Uintah County, Vernal has seen its home values rise from $146,392 in 2010 to $273,204 in 2025, representing an 86.63% increase over 15 years. Interestingly, Vernal experienced minimal growth between 2015 and 2020 before accelerating by 51.51% from 2020 to 2025. You’ll find this community serves as the gateway to Dinosaur National Monument and offers a unique blend of paleontological attractions, outdoor recreation along the Green River, and proximity to the spectacular Uinta Mountains, all while maintaining housing prices that remain accessible compared to Utah’s more populated areas despite its status as a regional commercial hub.
16. Joseph
- 2025 Home Value: $272,810
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Tucked along the edge of the Sevier Valley in central Utah, Joseph offers homes valued at $272,810 in 2025, placing it tenth on our list of affordable Utah towns. Though historical data points aren’t available, this small Sevier County community sits in a scenic agricultural area with dramatic mountain backdrops.
17. Brian Head
- 2025 Home Value: $269,971
- 2020 Home Value: $146,347
- 2015 Home Value: $115,250
- 2010 Home Value: Data not available
- Percentage change 2010-2025: Data not available
- Percentage change 2015-2025: 134.25%
- Percentage change 2020-2025: 84.47%
Perched high in the mountains of Iron County at over 9,800 feet elevation, Brian Head has experienced remarkable growth from $115,250 in 2015 to $269,971 in 2025, representing a stunning 134.25% increase over the decade. This alpine resort town, home to Brian Head Ski Resort, has seen particularly strong appreciation since 2020, with values climbing 84.47% in just five years. You’ll be amazed that despite this growth, Brian Head remains one of Utah’s most affordable towns while offering year-round recreation with skiing, mountain biking, and hiking trails literally outside your door, plus proximity to stunning red rock landscapes and multiple national parks within a short drive.
18. Huntington
- 2025 Home Value: $269,154
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Situated in the Castle Valley region of Emery County, Huntington boasts a 2025 home value of $269,154, making it the eighth most affordable town in Utah. Though historical data isn’t available for comparison, this community located against the dramatic backdrop of the Wasatch Plateau offers tremendous value. You’ll find Huntington’s appeal in its agricultural heritage, stunning desert-meets-mountain scenery, and proximity to outdoor adventures in the nearby San Rafael Swell and Manti-La Sal National Forest.
19. Sigurd
- 2025 Home Value: $267,376
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Also located in Sevier County in central Utah, Sigurd provides excellent housing value with a 2025 median home price of $267,376. While we lack historical comparison data, this small agricultural community with volcanic rock outcroppings nearby offers peaceful rural living. You’ll enjoy the town’s position in the fertile Sevier Valley with mountain views in all directions, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking affordability combined with natural beauty, farmland, and a traditional small-town lifestyle that’s becoming increasingly rare in Utah’s more developed regions.
20. Elsinore
- 2025 Home Value: $265,048
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Situated in the scenic Sevier Valley of central Utah, Elsinore offers homes valued at $265,048 in 2025, making it the sixth most affordable town in the state. Although historical data points aren’t available for comparison, this small community enjoys a picturesque setting against the backdrop of the Tushar Mountains. You’ll appreciate the agricultural heritage, thermal hot springs in the vicinity, and convenient access to outdoor recreation in the nearby Fishlake National Forest, all while benefiting from housing costs that remain well below the state average despite Utah’s booming real estate market.
21. Helper
- 2025 Home Value: $257,808
- 2020 Home Value: $139,816
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
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- Percentage change 2020-2025: 84.39%
Nestled in a canyon at the edge of the Book Cliffs in Carbon County, Helper has seen its home values rise from $139,816 in 2020 to $257,808 in 2025, representing an impressive 84.39% increase in just five years. You’ll be charmed by Helper’s unique blend of industrial heritage and creative energy, with its railroad museum, vibrant art festivals, and growing reputation as “Utah’s Christmas Town” making it an increasingly desirable yet still budget-friendly option for homebuyers looking for character and community.
22. Orangeville
- 2025 Home Value: $256,167
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Tucked against the eastern slope of the Wasatch Plateau in central Utah’s Sanpete County, Orangeville offers homes valued at $256,167 in 2025. While historical comparison data isn’t available, this charming agricultural community provides remarkable affordability in a picturesque setting.
23. Big Water
- 2025 Home Value: $237,320
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Perched in the spectacular red rock country of Kane County in southern Utah, Big Water ranks as the third most affordable town with a 2025 home value of $237,320. Although comparison data from earlier years isn’t available, this unique desert community situated just minutes from Lake Powell and the Arizona border presents an exceptional housing value. You’ll be captivated by its proximity to the spectacular Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument making it a hidden gem for affordability seekers who crave natural beauty.
24. Green River
- 2025 Home Value: $223,760
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Nestled along the banks of its namesake waterway in Emery County, Green River offers homes at an attractive median value of $223,760 in 2025. Though we don’t have historical data for comparison, this oasis community positioned at the junction of I-70 and US-6 provides incredible value compared to other Utah locations. You’ll appreciate the small-town atmosphere combined with convenient highway access, making it an ideal basecamp for exploring nearby natural wonders like Goblin Valley State Park and the San Rafael Swell while enjoying significantly lower housing costs than Utah’s metropolitan areas.
25. Milford
- 2025 Home Value: $213,904
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
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Located in Beaver County in southwestern Utah, Milford stands as the most affordable town in the state with a 2025 home value of $213,904. While historical data for Milford isn’t available in our dataset, this small railroad town offers remarkable value in a state where housing prices have skyrocketed. You’ll find this community situated in a high desert valley surrounded by mountains, with a rich mining history and proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities that make it an appealing option for budget-conscious homebuyers seeking rural charm.
