Real Estate Investing in Blanding, Utah (84511)

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San Juan County • Population: 4,248 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 84511 (Blanding, UT)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

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

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 13.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 26.7 — 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $339,622
Avg Monthly Rent $1,062
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $65,238
% Renters 28.1%

Market Analysis: 84511 Blanding

ZIP 84511 inside San Juan County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $340K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 84511 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Meanwhile, 84511 offers a low basis, the region around Blanding has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Meanwhile, 4,248 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The 84511 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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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 Blanding:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,062/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$357K$310K$264K$217K$171K$124KMar 2012May 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 84511 Compare?

Metric 84511 Blanding Utah
Home Value $339,622 $339,622 $530,173
5-Year CAGR 5.3% 5.3% 7.0%
Avg Rent $1,062 $1,062 -
Cap Rate 2.4% 2.4% -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.4%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.3%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $339,622
Monthly Rent $1,062
Price-to-Rent 26.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.8%
Cap Rate 2.4%
5-Year IRR 7.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.4%). 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
13.8%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 84511

Population: 4,248

💰 Median Household Income
$65,238
This area
$65,238
State
$79,091
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
28.1%
This area
28.1%
State
22.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.4%
This area
1.4%
State
-24.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
31.4%
This area
31.4%
State
0.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
31.6 years
This area
31.6 years
State
-1.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
13.8%
This area
13.8%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 69.2%
Other/Mixed 29.1%
Hispanic/Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.6%
Black/African American 0.1%
👶 Under 18
32.7%
This area
32.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
15.2%
This area
15.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.7%
This area
7.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 84511

B Avg School Grade
3 Schools
19.1:1 Avg Class Size
$16,869 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

Albert R. Lyman Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
323 Students
👨‍🏫
18.4:1 Class Size
💰
$16,869 Per Student
B Good

Blanding School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
543 Students
👨‍🏫
19.8:1 Class Size
💰
$16,869 Per Student
B Good

San Juan High

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
426 Students
👨‍🏫
19.1:1 Class Size
💰
$16,869 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best play in Blanding, UT?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Blanding, UT. The numbers - $340K homes against $1,062/mo rents - support that play.

Is rental property easy to operate in Blanding, UT?

UT ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Blanding generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What do landlords charge for rent in Blanding, UT?

The typical rental in Blanding, UT commands about $1,062/mo monthly. That rent profile reliable cash flow against the $340K purchase basis.

Can I house hack in Blanding, UT?

The house hack math a challenging in Blanding, UT. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $1,062/mo rents and $340K home values.

Does Blanding, UT make sense for an investment property?

Yes - Blanding, UT a 3.0/5 investability score. With $340K home prices against $1,062/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

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