Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Utah Property Taxes
The average Utah homeowner pays $2,525 a year at an effective rate of 0.52%, 27% above the U.S. average. Compare 29 counties below.
- $2,525
- Avg median tax
- 0.52%
- Effective rate
- #42 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 29
- Counties
The verdict
The average Utah homeowner pays $2,525 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.52%, the #42 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $2,525
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.52%
- Statewide effective rate
- #42 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 29
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($489,400). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Utah is $2,525/year, which is 27% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.52% on a median home value of $489,400. Taxes range from $859 in Rich County to $3,701 in Summit County.
What This Data Tells Us About Utah
The statewide average property tax in Utah is $2,525 per year, 27% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.52% on a median home value of $489,400 reflects how Utah's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 29 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Utah, median annual tax ranges from $859 in Rich County (effective rate 0.26%) to $3,701 in Summit County (effective rate 0.35%). Median home values in Utah ($489,400) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Utah compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Utah has a higher effective property tax rate than 18% of U.S. states, ranking #42 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.52% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Utah has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Utah or any other state.
All Counties in Utah (29)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit County | $3,701 | 0.35% | $1,067,700 |
| Wasatch County | $3,624 | 0.46% | $787,300 |
| Morgan County | $3,411 | 0.52% | $654,900 |
| Salt Lake County | $2,836 | 0.54% | $525,700 |
| Davis County | $2,665 | 0.53% | $505,500 |
| Weber County | $2,557 | 0.60% | $426,700 |
| Tooele County | $2,460 | 0.57% | $431,600 |
| Utah County | $2,370 | 0.44% | $538,700 |
| Grand County | $2,215 | 0.41% | $538,700 |
| Washington County | $2,158 | 0.42% | $510,700 |
| Cache County | $2,011 | 0.45% | $444,400 |
| Box Elder County | $1,966 | 0.49% | $403,600 |
| Juab County | $1,914 | 0.45% | $425,400 |
| San Juan County | $1,788 | 0.80% | $224,200 |
| Duchesne County | $1,742 | 0.61% | $283,700 |
| Sevier County | $1,683 | 0.54% | $311,200 |
| Kane County | $1,630 | 0.40% | $410,900 |
| Sanpete County | $1,619 | 0.47% | $347,200 |
| Iron County | $1,558 | 0.41% | $379,000 |
| Uintah County | $1,523 | 0.51% | $298,600 |
| Millard County | $1,454 | 0.51% | $284,700 |
| Carbon County | $1,394 | 0.61% | $228,500 |
| Wayne County | $1,394 | 0.34% | $411,800 |
| Emery County | $1,350 | 0.62% | $218,700 |
| Daggett County | $1,304 | 0.46% | $282,300 |
| Beaver County | $1,142 | 0.40% | $283,700 |
| Garfield County | $1,127 | 0.35% | $318,100 |
| Piute County | $939 | 0.35% | $264,800 |
| Rich County | $859 | 0.26% | $334,600 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Utah. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.