What to know before you move: cost, market timing, who it fits.
If you're considering a move to Bountiful, UT, the most important variables are the local housing market, the cost structure (taxes, insurance, utilities), and how well the city fits your day-to-day life. This page summarizes the housing market read; pair it with the cost of living page for the full picture.
Bountiful is a city in Davis County, Utah, with an estimated population of 45,024. It anchors the Ogden-Clearfield metro area. The median home value in Bountiful is $582,118 as of 2026-04, up 2.7% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.6% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Bountiful average $1,647 per month, up 3.3% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 65 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
Quiet strength: prices near or at all-time highs (-0.9% from 5-year peak). Solid market for owner-occupiers; investors should underwrite conservatively given the elevated entry point.
Reasons people move here
- Quiet strength: +2.7% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
- Held the highs: currently -0.9% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.
Things to know first
- Flat or shrinking population: -0.4% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — verify the source.
- Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.
More about Bountiful
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.