Mortgage vs free-and-clear medians
- With mortgage
- $2,522/yr
- Without mortgage
- $2,531/yr
- Gap
- $9 (free-and-clear higher)
Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Utah Property Taxes
The average Utah homeowner pays $2,525 a year at an effective rate of 0.52%. That bill is 27% above the U.S. median bill. Compare 29 counties below.
- $2,525
- Avg median tax
- 0.52%
- Effective rate
- #42 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 29
- Counties
Utah is among the lightest property-tax states: a median bill of $2,525 a year at an effective rate of 0.52%, ranking 10th-lowest of 51 U.S. jurisdictions (50 states and DC).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024), the median Utah homeowner pays $2,525 a year on a home worth $489,400, an effective rate of 0.52%. The bill runs 27% above the $1,993 national median, while the rate sits 43% below it; high home values pull them apart. County medians range $859 (Rich County) to $3,701 (Summit County) across 29 counties.
What the statewide average misses
County medians in Utah run from $859 in Rich County to $3,701 (Summit County). That range is why a statewide figure is a starting point, not a parcel-level estimate.
- $859–$3,701 (Summit County)
- County median-bill range
- 0.51%
- Home-weighted county rate
- 88%
- Homes in the eight largest counties
County medians come from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024. The statewide effective rate in the hero is median tax divided by median home value.
Government haul · mid share
Utah's government property-tax haul sits in the middle of the U.S. pack
In Census FY2024, Utah's state and local governments collected $5.0B in property tax - 0.7% of the U.S. total (#32 of 51).
Spread across 790,144 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $6,329 per home - 2.5× the ACS median homeowner bill of $2,525. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, FY2024, series LF0009 (property tax), government level State and Local (GOVTYPE 001). Amounts are published in thousands of dollars. This is a government-revenue series, not tax, legal, or financial advice, and not a substitute for the ACS homeowner median bill above.
ACS tenure & reporting signals · 2024
Mortgage tenure and zero-tax reporting in Utah
These sub-topics sit on dedicated research and guide pages fleet-wide; here they are computed for Utah from the same ACS tables that power county medians above.
Owners reporting no tax
- All owner-occupied
- 5.0%
- With mortgage
- 2.7%
- Sample (owned homes)
- 246,162
ACS reports what households paid, not approved exemptions. Exemption guide
County effective-rate spread
Published medians span 0.26% in Rich County to 0.80% in San Juan County - a 0.54 percentage-point gap across 29 counties.
Appeal guide for when a parcel sits above its county median.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024), Table B25087 (mortgage status medians) and county tax_distribution aggregates (zero-tax reporting shares). Informational only, not tax or legal advice.
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 (Summit County).
Read the state signal first
What the data changes in Utah
A rate compares places with different home values. The annual bill shows a typical dollar amount. County spread shows why neither is a parcel estimate.
The clearest local difference
Home values amplify the dollar bill
The median Utah home is $489,400, compared with $227,791 nationally. This helps explain why two places with similar effective rates can still produce different annual dollar bills.
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 with assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making a decision.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$2,525
+27% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$489,400
+115% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
0.52%
-43% vs US avg
Rate-band peers near Utah
Nearest ACS 2024 jurisdictions by effective rate (not geography). Each row names another state so Utah's 0.52% rate is read against real neighbors such as West Virginia and Delaware.
| Peer state | Effective rate | Vs Utah | Median bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Also open West Virginia for county spread | 0.53% | West Virginia nearly matches Utah | $865 |
| Delaware Also open Delaware for county spread | 0.50% | Delaware nearly matches Utah | $1,768 |
| Tennessee Also open Tennessee for county spread | 0.50% | Tennessee nearly matches Utah | $1,442 |
| Arkansas Also open Arkansas for county spread | 0.55% | Arkansas nearly matches Utah | $1,040 |
| Idaho Also open Idaho for county spread | 0.49% | Idaho nearly matches Utah | $2,038 |
| Louisiana Also open Louisiana for county spread | 0.55% | Louisiana nearly matches Utah | $1,180 |
Nationwide states with similar effective rate & median bill
Two PlainPropertyTax-derived comparison paths for Utah, excluding Utah itself so the link neighborhoods are not self-referential. Median-bill peers exclude the effective-rate peer set so the two axes stay disjoint.
Similar effective rate
Nearest other states by ACS effective rate. Utah: 0.52%.
Similar median bill
Nearest other states by ACS median annual tax. Utah: $2,525/yr. Rate peers are excluded so the two link sets stay distinct.
Where Utah sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value) across the 50 states and DC, ACS 2024.
Where Utah sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective rate · ACS 2024 · 50 states and DC
0.52% Among the more affordable rates more affordable than 80% of 51 U.S. jurisdictions
Show national distribution
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024
Utah has a higher effective property tax rate than 18% of U.S. jurisdictions (the 50 states and DC), ranking #42 of 51 for property tax burden. Rate neighbors: West Virginia (0.53%, nearly level); Delaware (0.50%, nearly level); Tennessee (0.50%, nearly level).
What Utah's biggest counties actually charge
Effective rate in the eight Utah counties holding the most owner-occupied homes, ordered largest first (highlighted) and together holding 88% of the state's. ACS 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). Counties ordered by owner-occupied housing units (B25003_002E), not by resident population.
Utah's median county rate is 0.52%, but that figure counts every county equally. Weight each county by how many owner-occupied homes it actually holds and the rate a typical Utah homeowner faces is 0.51%, close to the plain median, so Utah's larger counties are not unusual for the state.
Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
Top 5 Highest Tax Counties
Tax Affordability Score
9.6
Very Affordable
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.
Very Expensive Very Affordable
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale from Utah's 0.52% vs the national 0.92% - read beside West Virginia and Delaware before treating the score as band-typical. A ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, at or above 2.0× scores 1, linear between. Census figures only, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Counties in Utah by tax bill
Ranked from highest median annual bill downward across 29 measured counties. Gold/silver/bronze mark the top three list positions; effective rate is the focal comparison when home values differ.
| # | County | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit County | $3,701 | 0.35% | $1,067,700 |
| 2 | Wasatch County | $3,624 | 0.46% | $787,300 |
| 3 | Morgan County | $3,411 | 0.52% | $654,900 |
| 4 | Salt Lake County | $2,836 | 0.54% | $525,700 |
| 5 | Davis County | $2,665 | 0.53% | $505,500 |
| 6 | Weber County | $2,557 | 0.60% | $426,700 |
| 7 | Tooele County | $2,460 | 0.57% | $431,600 |
| 8 | Utah County | $2,370 | 0.44% | $538,700 |
| 9 | Grand County | $2,215 | 0.41% | $538,700 |
| 10 | Washington County | $2,158 | 0.42% | $510,700 |
| 11 | Cache County | $2,011 | 0.45% | $444,400 |
| 12 | Box Elder County | $1,966 | 0.49% | $403,600 |
| 13 | Juab County | $1,914 | 0.45% | $425,400 |
| 14 | San Juan County | $1,788 | 0.80% | $224,200 |
| 15 | Duchesne County | $1,742 | 0.61% | $283,700 |
| 16 | Sevier County | $1,683 | 0.54% | $311,200 |
| 17 | Kane County | $1,630 | 0.40% | $410,900 |
| 18 | Sanpete County | $1,619 | 0.47% | $347,200 |
| 19 | Iron County | $1,558 | 0.41% | $379,000 |
| 20 | Uintah County | $1,523 | 0.51% | $298,600 |
| 21 | Millard County | $1,454 | 0.51% | $284,700 |
| 22 | Carbon County | $1,394 | 0.61% | $228,500 |
| 23 | Wayne County | $1,394 | 0.34% | $411,800 |
| 24 | Emery County | $1,350 | 0.62% | $218,700 |
| 25 | Daggett County | $1,304 | 0.46% | $282,300 |
| 26 | Beaver County | $1,142 | 0.40% | $283,700 |
| 27 | Garfield County | $1,127 | 0.35% | $318,100 |
| 28 | Piute County | $939 | 0.35% | $264,800 |
| 29 | Rich County | $859 | 0.26% | $334,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home value in Utah? ▼
The median home value across Utah is $489,400, compared to $227,791 nationally. Home values directly impact property tax bills since taxes are assessed as a percentage of property value.
Which county in Utah has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Rich County has the lowest median property tax in Utah at $859 per year with an effective rate of 0.26%. The highest is Summit County at $3,701.
How does Utah compare to the national average? ▼
Utah property taxes are 27% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,525 per year compared to $1,993 nationally.
What is the average property tax in Utah? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Utah is $2,525 per year, based on ACS 2024 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.52%.
Where does Utah sit in U.S. property-tax collections? ▼
In Census FY2024, Utah's state and local governments collected $5.0B in property tax - 0.7% of the U.S. total (#32 of 51). Spread across 790,144 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $6,329 per home - 2.5× the ACS median homeowner bill of $2,525. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
What share of Utah owners report paying no property tax? ▼
5.0% of owner-occupied homes in Utah report zero property tax on the ACS survey (2.7% among mortgaged owners). That is a reporting signal, exemptions, caps, or non-levying jurisdictions, not an exemption headcount.
Do homeowners with a mortgage pay more property tax in Utah? ▼
ACS 2024 medians show mortgaged owners pay $2,522/yr versus $2,531 for owners without a mortgage, a $9 gap. Our mortgage-gap research page ranks this spread against all states.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.
Can I appeal my property taxes in Utah? ▼
Yes. Every Utah homeowner has the right to appeal their property tax assessment. The process typically starts at your county assessor's office within 30-90 days of receiving your assessment notice. You can challenge the assessed value by providing comparable sales data, evidence of property condition, or errors in the assessment. See our guide on how to appeal property taxes for detailed steps.
What to do with Utah's numbers
Turn the ACS 2024 statewide medians into a county check, an estimate, or an appeal path.
- Utah's ACS 2024 median bill is $2,525/yr at 0.52% (27% above the U.S. median). Open any county below to see how far local bills sit from that statewide figure. County list
- Inside Utah, Rich County posts the lowest median bill at $859/yr; Summit County is highest at $3,701/yr. Open Rich County
- Estimate a parcel bill at Utah's published effective rate, or read the state's assessment and appeal path before treating the statewide median as your budget. State estimator
Statewide medians average across 29 counties; your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies set the real bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.
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