Is Grand County, UT good for real estate investing?

Grand County has an investment score of 38/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #971 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Grand?

The median home price in Grand County is $579,354. This ranks #942 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Grand?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Grand County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Grand County

UtahPopulation: 9,680

/100

Avoid

#971 of 1,000 counties

#26 in Utah (28 counties)

Market Snapshot

$579,354

Median Home Price

112% above national median

$34,671/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

38/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

50/100

Based on 0.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

11/100

Price-to-income ratio of 9.8x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

9,680

Median Income

$59,171

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

9.8x

Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
Salt LakeUT	45	$558,754	$1,607	3.45%	Hold	View
Box ElderUT	44	$441,304	$1,264	3.44%	Avoid	View
WashingtonUT	41	$522,143	$1,890	4.34%	Avoid	View
CurrentGrandUT	38	$579,354	Est. pending	—	Avoid
SummitUT	38	$1,277,356	$3,546	3.33%	Avoid	View
WasatchUT	36	$926,725	$2,680	3.47%	Avoid	View

The Bottom Line

AvoidGrand may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Grand County in Utah scores 38/100, ranking #971 of 1,000 US counties (top 97%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

38/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

50/100

Based on 0.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

11/100

Price-to-income ratio of 9.8x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

Salt LakeUT

$558,754

$1,607

3.45%

Hold

View

Box ElderUT

$441,304

$1,264

3.44%

Avoid

View

WashingtonUT

$522,143

$1,890

4.34%

Avoid

View

CurrentGrandUT

$579,354

Est. pending

—

Avoid

SummitUT

$1,277,356

$3,546

3.33%

Avoid

View

WasatchUT

$926,725

$2,680

3.47%

Avoid

View