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Draper Real Estate
Last updated: July 2026 · Market data from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS
Draper sits at the south end of the Salt Lake Valley where the valley floor climbs into Corner Canyon and the Traverse Mountains, pairing established neighborhoods with newer foothill construction a short drive from the Silicon Slopes tech corridor.
Draper Market Snapshot
As of June 2026, the typical home in Draper sells for about $831,847 (2026 year-to-date median, all home types). Prices are cooling year over year in a balanced market.
Typical sale, 2026 year-to-date
Market conditions, June 2026
Source: UtahRealEstate.com / RapidStats MLS data. Median figures are all residential property types (single-family, townhouse, and condo), 2026 year-to-date; market-condition figures reflect June 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Market data powered by zoomUTAH.com.
Draper's median sale price is down about 3.8% year over year, in line with a broader south-valley cooling after several years of rapid gains. With the area largely built out and demand anchored by the Silicon Slopes job corridor to the south, the long-run picture points to steady rather than explosive appreciation; treat any single year as a snapshot, not a trend.
Draper at a Glance
- About 49,700 Population (2026) Salt Lake County, southeast valley
- $128,910 Median household income American Community Survey, 2023 dollars
- Roughly flat Population growth Near 50,000 for several years, largely built out
- About $4,990 Typical property tax / yr On the median home, roughly 0.6% effective for a primary residence
- About $1,950 Median rent / mo Varies widely by home size and area
- 20 to 30 min Drive to downtown SLC About 20 miles north on I-15
What your money buys in Draper
Townhomes and condos near the Draper Town Center TRAX and FrontRunner stations; the lowest-maintenance, most transit-connected entry point.
Central Draper and Hidden Valley single-family homes on the valley floor, straddling the citywide median.
East-bench homes closer to Corner Canyon with larger lots, trail access and, in spots, valley views.
Custom estates on South Mountain and the SunCrest view lots; the premium top of the Draper market.
How Draper compares
A quick side-by-side with neighboring cities on the factors buyers weigh most.
| Draper | Sandy | Riverton | Bluffdale | South Jordan | |
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| Typical price | $831,847 median | About $670,000 to $725,000 | About $740,000 | About $556,000 | About $664,000 |
| School district | Canyons (east), Jordan (west) | Canyons | Jordan | Jordan | Jordan |
| Drive to Silicon Slopes | 15 to 25 min | 20 to 30 min | 15 to 20 min | 10 to 15 min | 15 to 25 min |
| Known for | Corner Canyon trails, foothill estates, rail access | Established south-valley suburb, ski-canyon access | Newer subdivisions, larger lots | Fast-growing edge of the valley, new construction | Daybreak master-planned community, tech jobs |
Your Draper Expert
Kris Bowen is a Real Estate Broker with LPT Realty, 23 years in Utah and more than 1,000 closings. He prices Draper the way it actually trades, walking the specific neighborhoods and running your target against in-person comps rather than a citywide average, because a townhome near the station and an estate above Corner Canyon are two different markets. Reach him at 801-999-8005 or search homes at zoomUTAH.com.
Kris Bowen, Real Estate Broker, LPT Realty
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Buying a Home in Draper
Buyers in Draper are looking at a median sale price around $831,847 year to date, down about 3.8% from a year ago, so the market has cooled slightly rather than run away. With months of supply near 4.1 and a sale-to-list ratio around 96.2%, conditions are close to balanced, which gives a prepared buyer real room to negotiate on price, repairs and closing costs without the frantic bidding wars of a few years back. Homes are averaging about 57 days on market year to date, so you usually have time to tour, think and write a considered offer. The tradeoff is range: Draper stretches from townhomes near the TRAX and FrontRunner stations up to custom estates on the east bench, and price per square foot swings hard depending on elevation, views and lot size. Getting pre-approved and pricing your target neighborhood against recent in-person comps, not a citywide average, is what keeps you from overpaying in one pocket or missing value in another.
Entry-level buyers can find townhomes and condos near the Draper Town Center TRAX station and the FrontRunner stop starting in the $400s. Central Draper single-family homes and areas like Hidden Valley generally run from the low $700s to around the median. Above the median, the east bench closer to Corner Canyon commands roughly $900,000 to $1.5 million, and the top tier of custom estates on South Mountain and the SunCrest view lots reaches $1.5 million and up. With 158 active listings across those bands, there is usually real choice at each level, but the inventory is thin enough at the top that the right estate can still move quickly.
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Selling a Home in Draper
Sellers are working with a sale-to-list ratio around 96.2% and about 4.1 months of supply, which is a market that rewards accurate pricing over optimistic pricing. With the median sale price near $831,847 and down about 3.8% year over year, buyers are checking comps closely and the days of naming a number and waiting are over. Homes are averaging around 57 days on market year to date, and the listings that sell fastest and closest to asking are the ones that are priced to the neighborhood, prepped and photographed well, and staged to show. Draper's biggest selling risk is treating the whole city as one market: a townhome near the station and an estate above Corner Canyon answer to completely different buyer pools, and the pricing has to reflect the specific pocket, not a citywide average.
The most common mistakes are pricing off a citywide average instead of the specific street and elevation, skipping prep and professional photos on a home that will be compared to newer inventory, and misreading the current 96.2% sale-to-list environment as a green light to overprice. Overpricing in a market averaging 57 days on market usually leads to a price cut and a longer, more expensive time on market than pricing it right from day one. Ignoring the view and lot premiums that drive Draper values, in either direction, is another way sellers leave money on the table.
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New Construction in Draper
Draper still has meaningful new construction, concentrated in the foothill and mountain areas: the Traverse Ridge and SunCrest benches on the west side of the point, and scattered custom and infill builds on the east bench toward Corner Canyon. New homes trade a premium and an HOA for current finishes, better insulation and, in the higher pockets, wide valley views. When you compare a new build to a resale, weigh the full picture: lot size, commute up and down the access roads, HOA dues and the finish level you would otherwise pay to renovate into an existing home.
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Featured Draper Communities
The areas buyers ask about most. Draper has more, so tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right fit.
SunCrest and Traverse Ridge
Master-planned benches on top of the Point of the Mountain with wide valley views; its own micro-market because of elevation and the access-road commute, ranging from newer builds to larger view estates.
East bench and Corner Canyon
Custom and estate homes climbing toward the Corner Canyon trail system, prized for immediate trail access, larger lots and some horse properties; the upper end of Draper pricing.
Hidden Valley and central Draper
Established single-family neighborhoods on the valley floor near the historic downtown grid, generally the most attainable detached homes in the city.
South Mountain
A gated luxury enclave on the east side with larger custom homes and views; the top price tier in Draper.
Draper Town Center and station area
Townhomes, condos and newer attached product near the TRAX and FrontRunner stops, the most transit-connected and lowest-maintenance corner of the city.
Neighborhood & community guides
Best Draper neighborhood for…
Matching what you want most to where it lives in Draper.
- Best value per square foot Townhomes and condos near the TRAX and FrontRunner stations, the entry point into the city.
- Closest to the mountains and trails The east bench toward Corner Canyon, with singletrack and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail at the door.
- Largest lots SunCrest view estates and east-bench horse properties, where acreage and elevation drive the premium.
- Newest construction The Traverse Ridge and SunCrest benches, plus scattered custom and infill builds toward Corner Canyon.
- Most walkable and transit-connected Draper Town Center and the station area, within reach of retail, dining and two rail lines.
- Best for lock-and-leave Gated and attached communities near the station with lower exterior upkeep.
Draper Schools
The east side of Draper is served by the Canyons School District, which runs among the higher-performing high schools in the state. Boundaries split within the city and can change, so always confirm the exact school assignment for a specific address before you write an offer.
High schools
- Corner Canyon High School
- Alta High School (serves northern Draper areas)
Middle / junior high
Four-year graduation rate
Which high school feeds where
| Area of Draper | Typically feeds |
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| East Draper and the Corner Canyon bench | Corner Canyon High School |
| SunCrest and Traverse Ridge (Salt Lake County side) | Corner Canyon High School |
| Northern Draper near Crescent | Alta High School |
Boundaries shift as the area grows. Always confirm your exact address on the official district boundary map.
Graduation rates are approximate, Utah State Board of Education 2023-24, and vary by year. School boundaries within Draper split between districts and shift over time, so verify the current assignment for any specific address.
Living in Draper
Beyond the market numbers, here is what day-to-day life and the cost of owning look like. Tap any section to open it.
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What is Draper known for outdoors?
Draper maintains one of the largest open-space and trail networks on the Wasatch Front, anchored by Corner Canyon with dozens of miles of hiking and mountain-biking singletrack connecting to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The city keeps more than 40 parks, including the popular Draper City Park, plus splash pads, dog parks and the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. -
Where do people shop and eat?
Draper Peaks is the largest shopping center in the city with mainstream retail, restaurants and services, and the Outlets at Traverse Mountain sit just south. Everyday retail, grocery and dining cluster along the I-15 corridor and around Draper Town Center. -
What is the commute like?
Draper is one of the more transit-connected south-valley cities, with both a TRAX Blue Line station and a FrontRunner commuter-rail stop. Driving downtown on I-15 is roughly 20 to 30 minutes off peak, and the Silicon Slopes tech campuses in Lehi are just south over the point.
Commute times from Draper
| Destination | Drive time | Transit |
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| Silicon Slopes / Lehi tech corridor | 15 to 25 min | Limited; FrontRunner to Lehi plus a connection |
| Downtown Salt Lake City | 20 to 30 min | FrontRunner about 20 to 30 min; TRAX Blue Line longer |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | 25 to 35 min | FrontRunner plus TRAX Green Line connection |
| Sandy / South Towne | 10 to 15 min | TRAX Blue Line, frequent service |
| University of Utah | 30 to 40 min | FrontRunner plus TRAX Red Line connection |
Crime and Safety in Draper
Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data for 2024, the latest available, Draper records roughly 1.7 violent crimes and 11.0 property crimes per 1,000 residents per year.
Reported incidents per 1,000 residents (lower is better)
These are citywide averages and vary block by block; check the specific area you are considering. Source: FBI UCR, 2024, the latest available reporting year.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the median home price in Draper?
The median sale price year to date is about $831,847, down roughly 3.8% from a year ago. The average sale price is higher, around $963,261, because Draper's estate and view homes pull the average up above the median.
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Is Draper a buyer's or seller's market right now?
It is close to balanced and leaning slightly cooler. Months of supply is around 4.1 and the sale-to-list ratio is about 96.2%, so well-priced homes still sell near asking while buyers have real room to negotiate. Prices are down about 3.8% year over year.
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How long do homes take to sell in Draper?
Homes are averaging about 57 days on market year to date, with 224 sold so far this year and 158 currently active. Time on market varies a lot by price tier and neighborhood.
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How much are property taxes in Draper?
Utah gives owner-occupied primary residences a 45% exemption, so the effective rate lands near 0.6%. On the roughly $831,847 median home that is about $4,990 per year. Second homes and investment properties are taxed on the full value.
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What income do I need to buy a median-priced Draper home?
At about 6.8% with 20% down, the monthly principal, interest, taxes and insurance on the median home runs roughly $4,900, which generally calls for a household income in the ballpark of $190,000 to $210,000. This is an illustrative estimate, not a lending offer.
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