Real Estate Investing in Iron County, Utah

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 57,134

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 15.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $380,341
Avg Monthly Rent $1,256
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Iron County Real Estate

With 57,134 residents across 3 cities, Iron County shows lackluster fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

Across Iron's 4 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Population dynamics in Iron haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with subdued income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$380,341
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,256
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (UT)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Cedar City, UT metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
68%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Iron County

3 Colleges 15,746 Students 6,268 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Southern Utah University
4-Year Public Β· 15,033 students
πŸ“ ~6,268 students rent off-campus
C+
Southwest Technical College
Vocational Public Β· 649 students
C+
Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City
2-Year For-Profit Β· 64 students

Investor Insight: With 6,268 students living off-campus, Iron County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Iron County

ZIP Codes in Iron County, UT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron County

How much is rent in, UT?

Average rent in, UT is approximately $1,256/mo per month. Against $380K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is, UT a friendly market for rental owners?

, UT operates under UT law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect consistent treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Are homes affordable in, UT?

Typical homes in, UT go for around $380K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% predictable price movement.

What approach is best for, UT real estate?

, UT investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($380K prices, $1,256/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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