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Payson, UT

Payson, UT.

Population: 29,503 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Payson, UT is $526,166 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $577,500 after a median 54.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,637/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, avalanche, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$526,166

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

54.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$526,166
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+17.3%
10-year appreciation
+108.9%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$531,362
House Price Index (state)
718.4 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$577,500
Median list price
$577,450
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
+4.8%
Median days on market
54.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
139
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
58 days
New listings (monthly)
39

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,637/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$948/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,924/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,220/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Park View School, Payson High, Payson Jr High, Taylor School, Wilson School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche, earthquake, strongWind, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
24.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
201
Days with Moderate air quality
163
Highest AQI recorded (year)
104

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
846
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,124
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,121

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Timpanogos Cave National Monument (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,200 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
17.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,254
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
257,687
Average weekly wage
$1,182
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,013

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PaysonState medianUS median
Median home value$526,166$493,588$289,727
Median sale price$577,500$497,250$325,000
Median days on market55 days53 days51 days
Typical rent$1,637/mo$1,728/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,254$1,857$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Payson, UT?
$526,166.
What is the median sale price in Payson, UT?
$577,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Payson, UT?
Median days on market: 54.5 days.
What is typical rent in Payson, UT?
Typical rent: $1,637/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Payson, UT?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, earthquake, strongWind, wildfire.
Is Payson, UT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Payson, UT?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Payson, UT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Payson, UT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Payson, UT?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Payson, UT walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Payson, UT?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Payson, UT?
Regional Price Parity: 99.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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