Real Estate Investing in Parowan, Utah (84761)

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Iron County • Population: 3,127 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 84761 (Parowan, 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.

📈 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: 25.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 34.6 — 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 $418,915
Avg Monthly Rent $1,008
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $48,599
% Renters 36.5%

Market Analysis: 84761 Parowan

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Parowan's 84761 ZIP clocks in at signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $419K pricing implies.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 84761 clocks in at the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Regionally, 84761 sits on the difficult end of the UT spectrum. The a solid fit for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The 84761 ZIP's population of 3,127 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that sits at the need for careful underwriting.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. substantial returns are possible in 84761, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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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 Parowan:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 50/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 8.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,008/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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WARM MARKET
Cedar City, UT Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
6.2%
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 Cedar City, UT metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$442K$377K$311K$246K$181K$115KJan 2012May 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 84761 Compare?

Metric 84761 Parowan Cedar City, UT Utah
Home Value $418,915 $418,915 N/A $530,173
5-Year CAGR 5.2% 5.2% N/A 7.0%
Avg Rent $1,008 $1,008 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.9% 1.9% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 37% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.2%
Moderate

📉 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $418,915
Monthly Rent $1,008
Price-to-Rent 34.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.9%
Cap Rate 1.9%
5-Year IRR 7.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.8% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.9%). 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
25.3%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.2%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 84761

Population: 3,127

💰 Median Household Income
$48,599
This area
$48,599
State
$79,091
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
36.5%
This area
36.5%
State
22.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.3%
This area
4.3%
State
-24.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
20.6%
This area
20.6%
State
0.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.5 years
This area
40.5 years
State
-1.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
25.3%
This area
25.3%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 90.3%
Other/Mixed 9.8%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
👶 Under 18
25.7%
This area
25.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
22.3%
This area
22.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.5%
This area
9.5%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 84761

C+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
18.2:1 Avg Class Size
$8,861 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

Parowan High

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
350 Students
👨‍🏫
16.6:1 Class Size
💰
$8,861 Per Student
C+ Average

Parowan School

📚 K – 06 School
👥
419 Students
👨‍🏫
19.9:1 Class Size
💰
$8,861 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of market is Parowan, UT for investors?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Parowan, UT ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $419K and rents of $1,008/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How much is rent in Parowan, UT?

The typical rental in Parowan, UT commands about $1,008/mo monthly. That rent profile stable cash flow against the $419K purchase basis.

How strict are landlord regulations in Parowan, UT?

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

Can I live-in-and-rent in Parowan, UT?

House hacking in Parowan, UT is reasonable to execute. Prices around $419K and rents of $1,008/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Is vacancy a concern in Parowan, UT?

Parowan, UT sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader UT rental market.

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