Real Estate Investing in Willard, Utah (84340)

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Box Elder County • Population: 3,386 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 84340 (Willard, UT)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 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 price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 32.3 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $585,086
Avg Monthly Rent $1,512
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $100,762
% Renters 12.6%

Market Analysis: 84340 Willard

Looking more closely, ZIP 84340 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $585K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 84340 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Regionally, 84340 sits on the difficult end of the UT spectrum. The a solid fit for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

A significant renter share of 13% in 84340 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 84340 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Willard:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 60/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.8× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,512/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Ogden-Clearfield, UT Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
49 days
Average time to sell
Average
13.6%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$625K$533K$442K$351K$259K$168KMar 2009Nov 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 84340 Compare?

Metric 84340 Willard Ogden-Clearfield, UT Utah
Home Value $585,086 $585,086 N/A $530,173
5-Year CAGR 4.9% 4.9% N/A 7.0%
Avg Rent $1,512 $1,512 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.0% 2.0% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.0%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.9%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $585,086
Monthly Rent $1,512
Price-to-Rent 32.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.1%
Cap Rate 2.0%
5-Year IRR 6.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.0%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
2.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 84340

Population: 3,386

💰 Median Household Income
$100,762
This area
$100,762
State
$79,091
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
12.6%
This area
12.6%
State
22.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.3%
This area
0.3%
State
-24.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
35.4%
This area
35.4%
State
0.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
38.8 years
This area
38.8 years
State
-1.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.4%
This area
2.4%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 92.8%
Other/Mixed 6.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
👶 Under 18
24.4%
This area
24.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.3%
This area
16.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.8%
This area
0.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 84340

C+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
25.7:1 Avg Class Size
$11,680 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

C+ Average

Willard School

📚 Pre-K – 01 Elementary
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283 Students
👨‍🏫
25.7:1 Class Size
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$11,680 Per Student
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  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby 1,238 Off-Campus Students
C+
Ogden-Weber Technical College
3,096 students · 13.4 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,238 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do home prices stand in Willard, UT?

Willard, UT median home values land near $585K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,512/mo-per-month rentals.

How strong is tenant demand in Willard, UT?

Willard, UT draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,512/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Willard, UT?

Rental rates in Willard, UT average $1,512/mo. Tenant demand and $585K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is house hacking profitable in Willard, UT?

House hacking works a challenging in Willard, UT. Rents of $1,512/mo against $585K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Is Willard, UT good for landlords?

Willard, UT falls under UT landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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