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Utah Among States With High Housing Costs in 2025
In 2025, housing affordability remains a major issue across the US, straining household budgets. New data shows that in several states, housing costs now exceed 50% of avg household income, well above the 30% affordability threshold. In Utah, rising property values...
What’s the Wait Time for First-Time Buyers in Utah?
A new study has ranked U.S. states based on the difficulty first-time homebuyers face when trying to enter the housing market. Arizona ranks #7 overall (tied), making it one of the seventh hardest states for first-time buyers to afford a home. The median home value in...
Utah grapples with growing housing shortage as demand outpaces supply
Utah faces a housing shortage of about 44,000 units due to rapid population growth, high land prices, labor shortages, and restrictive zoning. Median home prices rose from $305,000 to $535,000 between 2018 and 2024, outpacing wages and limiting affordability....