Heber, UT — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

Wasatch County · Heber · population 19,042

Growing fastSmall-town feel
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67
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Heber stands

Population growing 3.1% per year.

Median home $809,916
1-year -0.6%
5-yr CAGR +5.0%
vs 5-yr peak -5.2%
Population +3.1%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2022-06$810k$340k$523k$706k$888k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
74/100
Strong remote-work fit
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$2,529/mo$2,127$2,414$2,70020242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent10110610020242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 26.7
Rent

At a 26.7 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Heber for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
47 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
65 · w22%
Distance from peak
60 · w18%
Population growth
90 · w16%
Rent YoY
76 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
83 · w10%
Long thesis

Heber has held up across the cycle: home values at $809,916 with +5.0% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Heber carries a $809,916 median home with only -0.6% YoY. Premium pricing in a flat tape is the bear setup — you're paying for the trend that already ran while new buyers can't afford to extend it.

About Heber

Heber is a city in Wasatch County, Utah, with an estimated population of 19,042. The population has grown 3.1% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Heber is $809,916 as of 2026-04, down 0.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.0% annual growth (-5.2% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Heber average $2,529 per month, up 4.7% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 67 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

Bull case

People are voting with their feet: population growing 3.1% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
The data is the data: Heber has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 2-criteria momentum score on this page.

Bear case

Expensive AND not growing: median home $809,916 with only -0.6% YoY. You’re paying premium pricing for a flat trend.
Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Wasatch County right now.

Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Wasatch County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

Cities like Heber

Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
36° / 20°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
92° / 64°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
226
~62% of year
Annual precip
12″ rain
53″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
High
Earthquake
Moderate
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Current weather

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Heber area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
51%
Dry climate
Median household income
$89,100
Utah state median
Top industries (state-level)
Tech (SL Valley)HealthcareTourism

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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