Real Estate Investing in Duchesne County, Utah

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 17,753

Should you buy in Duchesne County, UT? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 16.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

9.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $365,035
Avg Monthly Rent $1,040
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Duchesne County Real Estate

Across Duchesne County's 2 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Duchesne is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Duchesne β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$365,035
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,040
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (UT)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Duchesne County

1 College 1,184 Students
B
Uintah Basin Technical College
Vocational Public Β· 1,184 students

Cities in Duchesne County

ZIP Codes in Duchesne County, UT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Duchesne County

Do rentals sit vacant long in, UT?

Occupancy in, UT runs predictable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,040/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is, UT landlord-friendly?

Landlord-friendliness in, UT is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Are renters plentiful in, UT?

The tenant pool in, UT is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,040/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Does, UT outperform the UT average?

Against the UT average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

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