8 Utah County Cities Still Under $580K While Salt Lake County Hits a Record $645K
By Cory Salisbury, Realtor - Simple Choice Real Estate · helping Utah families since 2014
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Short answer: Salt Lake County's median single-family home price hit a record $645,000 in the second quarter of 2026, per the Salt Lake Board of Realtors. Eight Utah County cities still had a median single-family price under $580,000 as of the June 2026 MLS report: American Fork, Orem, Payson, Santaquin, Spanish Fork, Eagle Mountain, Provo, and Springville. Prices move every month, so treat this as a starting map, not a promise, and confirm current pricing before you write an offer.
Data current as of June-July 2026 market reports. Page last updated August 12, 2026.
Why compare Utah County to Salt Lake County right now?
Salt Lake County's median single-family home price climbed to $645,000 in Q2 2026, up 4.88% year over year and the highest quarterly median on record, according to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, reported July 22, 2026. Buyers who feel priced out of Salt Lake County often have not looked one county south. Utah County's overall median single-family sold price was $605,000 across 587 transactions in the same window, per the Utah County MLS market update for June 2026 — and eight individual cities inside that county sat well under even that county-wide number.
How we chose these 8 cities
The list below is every Utah County city in the June 2026 MLS report with a median single-family sold price under $580,000 — roughly $65,000 below Salt Lake County's record median. It is not every city in Utah County, and it is not a ranking of "best" places to live. It is a plain price filter on one dated dataset, so you can see where the numbers actually sit before you start touring homes.
American Fork — $579,000 median
American Fork's median single-family price was $579,000 in the June 2026 MLS report, with median townhomes at $457,000. It sits in central Utah County, an established city with its own downtown and direct freeway access, just under the $580K line this list uses.
Orem — $568,000 median
Orem posted a $568,000 median single-family price and $434,000 median townhome price in the same report. It is one of Utah County's larger, more built-out cities, bordering Provo to the south.
Payson — $550,000 median
Payson's median single-family price was $550,000 as of June 2026. It sits at the southern edge of Utah Valley, noticeably below the county's $605,000 overall median.
Santaquin — $539,445 median
Santaquin came in at $539,445 median single-family, among the more affordable cities on this list and one of the southernmost in Utah County.
Spanish Fork — $535,000 median
Spanish Fork's median single-family price was $535,000, with townhomes at a reported $412,900 median — the lowest townhome figure in this dataset.
Eagle Mountain — $524,900 median
Eagle Mountain's median single-family price was $524,900, with townhomes at $389,900. It is one of Utah County's fastest-building cities in terms of new-construction volume, on the western side of Utah Valley.
Provo — $514,000 median
Provo, Utah County's largest city and home to Brigham Young University, posted a $514,000 median single-family price and a $395,000 median townhome price in the June 2026 report.
Springville — $467,938 median
Springville had the lowest median single-family price on this list at $467,938, roughly $177,000 below Salt Lake County's Q2 2026 median.
Utah County cities compared
| City | Median single-family price | Median townhome price |
|---|---|---|
| American Fork | $579,000 | $457,000 |
| Orem | $568,000 | $434,000 |
| Payson | $550,000 | — |
| Santaquin | $539,445 | — |
| Spanish Fork | $535,000 | $412,900 |
| Eagle Mountain | $524,900 | $389,900 |
| Provo | $514,000 | $395,000 |
| Springville | $467,938 | — |
Source: Utah County MLS market update, June 2026 (May 2026 closings), via Ashby Realtor. Salt Lake County comparison: Salt Lake Board of Realtors, Q2 2026, via Utah Business, reported July 22, 2026. Prices change monthly — confirm current figures before making an offer.
Does a lower median price mean a better deal for you?
Not automatically. A city's median price tells you where the middle of the market sits, not whether a specific home is priced fairly, well built, or a good fit for your commute and budget. Two homes at the same price in two different cities can be very different deals once you weigh lot size, age, HOA dues, and condition. That comparison is exactly where a local agent's eyes matter more than a spreadsheet.
What should you do with this list?
Use it as a starting map, not a final answer. Pick two or three cities that fit your commute and budget, then get a real pre-approval so you know your actual range, and pull current listings in each city before you tour. Prices in this article are a dated snapshot; they are not a prediction of where prices go next, and nothing here should be read as one.
Frequently asked questions
Which Utah County city has the lowest home prices in 2026?
Of the eight cities in this comparison, Springville had the lowest reported median single-family price at $467,938 in the June 2026 MLS report. Prices change monthly, so confirm current listings before assuming this still holds.
Is Utah County cheaper than Salt Lake County?
As of Q2 2026 reporting, yes on average: Utah County's overall median single-family price was $605,000 versus Salt Lake County's record $645,000. Several individual Utah County cities sat well below both numbers.
Are these prices guaranteed to stay the same?
No. These are dated snapshots from June and July 2026 market reports, not a forecast. Home prices move month to month; always confirm current pricing and pull live listings before writing an offer.
Should I only look at the cheapest city on this list?
Not necessarily. Median price is one filter among several. Commute, lot size, HOA rules, school boundaries, and home condition all affect whether a specific home is the right fit, not just the city-wide median.
How can a real estate agent help me use this data?
An agent pulls current, city-specific listings against your real budget and pre-approval, flags condition issues a median price cannot show you, and helps you compare across cities on the things that actually matter to your day-to-day life.
Talk with Cory Salisbury, Realtor with Simple Choice Real Estate, helping Utah families since 2014.
General market education, not financial, mortgage, tax, or legal advice. Prices are a dated snapshot from June-July 2026 third-party market reports and are not a guarantee or prediction of future value. Loan eligibility, rates, and terms are determined by a licensed lender. Cory Salisbury, Realtor, Simple Choice Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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General market education, not financial, mortgage, tax, or legal advice. Prices are a dated snapshot from June-July 2026 third-party market reports and are not a guarantee or prediction of future value. Loan eligibility, rates, and terms are determined by a licensed lender. Cory Salisbury, Realtor, Simple Choice Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.