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Utah housing market remains among most expensive in U.S., with 91% of renters priced out

By Utah News Dispatch · September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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The latest pulse reading on Utah’s housing market is out — and it shows home ownership remains out of reach for many Utahns, especially first-time homebuyers. Despite some slight fluctuations in early 2026, Utah is still among the nation’s top 10 most expensive states for single-family homes with a median price of $559,900.

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