Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Utah Property Taxes
The average Utah homeowner pays $1,945 a year at an effective rate of 0.48%, 2% below the U.S. median. Compare 29 counties below.
- $1,945
- Avg median tax
- 0.48%
- Effective rate
- #42 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 29
- Counties
The average median property tax in Utah is $1,945/year, which is 2% below the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $418,721. Taxes range from $859 in Rich County to $3,701 in Summit County.
What This Data Tells Us About Utah
Across 29 counties in Utah, the average median property tax is $1,945 per year, 2% below the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 0.48% on a median home value of $418,721 reflects how Utah's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
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 ($418,721) 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 0.48% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Utah has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
All Counties in Utah (29)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver County | $1,142 | 0.40% |
| Box Elder County | $1,966 | 0.49% |
| Cache County | $2,011 | 0.45% |
| Carbon County | $1,394 | 0.61% |
| Daggett County | $1,304 | 0.46% |
| Davis County | $2,665 | 0.53% |
| Duchesne County | $1,742 | 0.61% |
| Emery County | $1,350 | 0.62% |
| Garfield County | $1,127 | 0.35% |
| Grand County | $2,215 | 0.41% |
| Iron County | $1,558 | 0.41% |
| Juab County | $1,914 | 0.45% |
| Kane County | $1,630 | 0.40% |
| Millard County | $1,454 | 0.51% |
| Morgan County | $3,411 | 0.52% |
| Piute County | $939 | 0.35% |
| Rich County | $859 | 0.26% |
| Salt Lake County | $2,836 | 0.54% |
| San Juan County | $1,788 | 0.80% |
| Sanpete County | $1,619 | 0.47% |
| Sevier County | $1,683 | 0.54% |
| Summit County | $3,701 | 0.35% |
| Tooele County | $2,460 | 0.57% |
| Uintah County | $1,523 | 0.51% |
| Utah County | $2,370 | 0.44% |
| Wasatch County | $3,624 | 0.46% |
| Washington County | $2,158 | 0.42% |
| Wayne County | $1,394 | 0.34% |
| Weber County | $2,557 | 0.60% |
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