Utah property tax
West region · 29 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Utah has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.53% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -51.3% versus the US average of 1.08%, below the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $2,397 on a median home worth around $460,655. Utah ranks #46 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, San Juan County is highest at 0.84% and Rich County is lowest at 0.29%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Utah property tax at a glance
| Figure | Utah |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.53% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.49% |
| Typical median bill | $2,397 |
| Typical median home value | $460,655 |
| Versus US average rate | -51.3% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #46 |
| Counties | 29 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Utah counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Utah, highest effective rate first. Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Juan County | $1,603 | $189,900 | 0.84% |
| 2 | Carbon County | $1,288 | $200,700 | 0.64% |
| 3 | Duchesne County | $1,611 | $253,600 | 0.64% |
| 4 | Weber County | $2,415 | $389,200 | 0.62% |
| 5 | Tooele County | $2,303 | $391,300 | 0.59% |
| 6 | Emery County | $1,151 | $197,100 | 0.58% |
| 7 | Salt Lake County | $2,726 | $484,500 | 0.56% |
| 8 | Sevier County | $1,513 | $274,100 | 0.55% |
| 9 | Morgan County | $3,264 | $600,900 | 0.54% |
| 10 | Davis County | $2,546 | $470,500 | 0.54% |
| 11 | Uintah County | $1,447 | $270,200 | 0.54% |
| 12 | Millard County | $1,319 | $246,400 | 0.54% |
| 13 | Box Elder County | $1,828 | $357,400 | 0.51% |
| 14 | Sanpete County | $1,536 | $300,400 | 0.51% |
| 15 | Cache County | $1,929 | $392,800 | 0.49% |
| 16 | Daggett County | $1,164 | $242,100 | 0.48% |
| 17 | Juab County | $1,708 | $369,800 | 0.46% |
| 18 | Utah County | $2,234 | $489,200 | 0.46% |
| 19 | Wasatch County | $3,230 | $724,400 | 0.45% |
| 20 | Washington County | $2,076 | $465,600 | 0.45% |
| 21 | Piute County | $1,014 | $235,400 | 0.43% |
| 22 | Iron County | $1,444 | $342,900 | 0.42% |
| 23 | Kane County | $1,470 | $350,900 | 0.42% |
| 24 | Grand County | $2,012 | $480,900 | 0.42% |
| 25 | Beaver County | $1,121 | $287,600 | 0.39% |
| 26 | Garfield County | $1,087 | $285,800 | 0.38% |
| 27 | Wayne County | $1,274 | $364,800 | 0.35% |
| 28 | Summit County | $3,469 | $1,000,400 | 0.35% |
| 29 | Rich County | $846 | $291,200 | 0.29% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Utah compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah (this state) | 0.53% | $2,397 | -51.3% |
| Louisiana | 0.53% | $1,174 | -50.6% |
| Arizona | 0.54% | $1,882 | -50.4% |
| West Virginia | 0.54% | $866 | -49.9% |
| South Carolina | 0.51% | $1,226 | -53.1% |
| Idaho | 0.55% | $2,047 | -49.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Utah?
Utah's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.53% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -51.3% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,397 on a $460,655 home. It ranks #46 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Utah county has the highest property tax?
In Utah, San Juan County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.84% (median tax $1,603). The lowest is Rich County at 0.29%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Utah?
Utah is low on property tax at a 0.53% effective rate, below the US average effective rate. The median Utah home is worth about $460,655 and the median bill is around $2,397. Rates vary widely between its 29 counties.
How is the Utah property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.49%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20