Utah Housing Market Update:
April 2026 Diagnosis
Spring has arrived and so has the inventory. Statewide listings hit 5,587 — the highest since 2020. Rates are holding at 6.22%. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers across Davis County right now.
Dr. David R. Haws
Utah's "Dr. of Real Estate" · Coldwell Banker Realty
Key Market Indicators
$533,118
Utah Statewide Avg Value
Year-over-year · Zillow, Feb 2026
$555,108
Davis County Avg Value
Year-over-year · Zillow, Feb 2026
$570K
Farmington Median Sale Price
Year-over-year (low volume month) · Redfin, Feb 2026
6.22%
30-Year Mortgage Rate
Week-over-week · Freddie Mac, Mar 19 2026
32 days
Days to Pending (Davis Co.)
Year-over-year · Zillow, Feb 2026
5,587
Active Listings (Statewide)
Year-over-year · Listings of Utah, Mar 2026
🩺Dr. Haws' Market Diagnosis
The April Diagnosis
April 2026 is a tale of two markets. Statewide inventory has surged to 5,587 active listings — the highest count since 2020 — giving buyers real negotiating power for the first time in years. Yet prices remain stubbornly stable: the Utah average sits at $533,118, up 2.0% year-over-year. The market isn't crashing. It's normalizing. And that's actually healthy.
For Sellers
Farmington's February median dropped to $570K — down 18.6% year-over-year — but that's largely a low-volume distortion (only 11 sales). Spring will bring more listings and more buyers. Price your home correctly from day one. Homes sitting 80+ days are almost always overpriced. Dr. Haws' rule: if you're not under contract in 21 days, the price is the problem.
For Buyers
This is the spring window buyers have been waiting for. Inventory is up 22% statewide, Davis County homes are averaging 32 days to pending (vs. 22 days last year), and sellers are increasingly willing to negotiate on price and concessions. With rates at 6.22%, your purchasing power is real — and VA buyers near Hill AFB can still lock in at 5.75%.
The Opportunity
Centerville is now the top appreciation story in Davis County at +3.1% YoY — and it's still $12K below Farmington's current median. Clearfield and Clinton are quietly emerging as the best VA loan markets in Northern Utah: affordable entry prices, strong rental demand from Hill AFB families, and new construction coming online in Q2 2026.
Davis & Weber County — City-by-City Prices
| City | Median Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
Farmington | $570K | −18.6% |
CentervilleHOT 🔥 | $582K | +3.1% |
Kaysville | $610K | +2.5% |
Bountiful | $575K | +1.2% |
Layton | $480K | +2.4% |
Syracuse | $498K | +3.0% |
Clearfield | $460K | +2.0% |
Clinton | $472K | +1.6% |
Roy | $420K | +1.0% |
West Haven | $460K | +2.2% |
Ogden | $390K | +0.6% |
Sources: Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com — April 2026. Median prices are estimates and may vary by data source.
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📋 Key Takeaways
- Statewide inventory hit 5,587 — the most listings since 2020. Buyers have real leverage now.
- Davis County avg value rose to $555,108 (+2.9% YoY) — prices are holding despite more supply.
- VA loan rates averaging 5.75% — 47 basis points below conventional. Hill AFB buyers: the window is open.
👀 Watch in May
- Fed meeting April 30 — any rate cut signal will immediately boost buyer demand and compress inventory.
- Farmington spring rebound: expect median to recover toward $620K+ as more quality homes list in April–May.
- Clearfield & Clinton new construction: Q2 2026 releases near Hill AFB main gate expected to move fast.
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This report covers April 2026.
Next update: May 21, 2026
Past Market Reports
Monthly Utah real estate diagnoses by Dr. Haws — published every 21st.
April 2026 — Utah Housing Market Diagnosis
Utah avg $533,118 · Rate 6.22% · 5,587 active listings
Utah avg $515,000 · Rate 6.11% · Active listings up 8.2% YoY · Davis County median $515K
Utah avg $509,000 · Rate 6.89% · Inventory tight · Rates near 7% cooling demand
Utah avg $502,000 · Rate 7.04% · Post-holiday inventory lows · Rates above 7%
Utah avg $498,000 · Rate 6.72% · Year-end slowdown · Buyers gaining leverage
Dr. David R. Haws publishes a new Utah housing market report on the 21st of every month. Reports cover Davis County, Weber County, Salt Lake County, and all of Utah.