Salt Lake County · East Bench
Holladay Real Estate
Last updated: July 2026 · Market data from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS
Holladay is an established, mostly built-out city on Salt Lake County's east bench, known for mature tree-lined streets, mid-century homes on generous lots, and a walkable village center minutes from the Cottonwood canyons.
Holladay Market Snapshot
As of June 2026, the typical home in Holladay sells for about $827,500 (2026 year-to-date median, all home types). Prices are flat 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.
Values are broadly flat right now, with the median at $827,500 and down about 1.1 percent year over year, so this is a hold-your-value market rather than a rapid-gain one. Over the long run, Holladay's appeal rests on scarcity: it is essentially built out, with little land left for new subdivisions, and its east-bench location near the canyons is fixed. That constrained supply has historically supported steady values, but short-term swings are normal and no past trend guarantees future results.
Holladay at a Glance
- ~29,950 Population (2026) Salt Lake County, on the east bench
- $117,043 Median household income Well above the county median
- Slow, near flat Population growth Mature city, very little raw land left
- ~$4,900 Typical property tax / yr On the median home, ~0.6% effective after the primary-residence exemption
- ~$2,000 Median rent / mo Houses rent well above condos and apartments
- ~20 min Drive to downtown SLC About 9 miles northwest, longer at peak
What your money buys in Holladay
Condos, townhomes, and smaller original ramblers, often on the edges of the city or in the redeveloped village area. The entry point and the most lock-and-leave option.
The core of the market and where the $827,500 median sits. Classic single-story Holladay homes, frequently updated, on comfortable interior lots.
Larger and often newer or extensively remodeled homes on bigger lots, moving up the bench and toward the canyons.
Estate homes on the east bench and near Old Mill and the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood, on the largest lots with the closest access to skiing.
How Holladay compares
A quick side-by-side with neighboring cities on the factors buyers weigh most.
| Holladay | Cottonwood Heights | Millcreek | Murray | Salt Lake City | |
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| Typical price | $827,500 median | ~$760,000 median | ~$640,000 median | ~$560,000 median | ~$610,000 median |
| Median household income | ~$117,000 | ~$110,000 | ~$85,000 | ~$75,000 | ~$70,000 |
| Drive to downtown SLC | ~20 min | ~25 min | ~15 min | ~15 min | In the city |
| Setting and character | Built-out east bench, village center | Bench city at the canyon mouths | Established, walkable pockets | Central, more affordable valley floor | Urban core, most variety |
| Housing stock | Mid-century ramblers to canyon estates | Newer subdivisions and bench homes | Mix of older homes and infill | Older homes and condos, smaller lots | Historic districts to new condos |
Your Holladay Expert
Holladay is home base, where I live, so this is a market I walk in person rather than read off a spreadsheet. I am Kris Bowen, a licensed Real Estate Broker with LPT Realty, 23 years in the business and more than 1,000 Utah closings. Because Holladay homes range from mid-century ramblers to canyon-edge estates, I price every home against real, current comps I have seen in person, not a citywide average that can be pulled off by a handful of high-end sales. Call or text me at 801-999-8005, or start your search at zoomUTAH.com.
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Buying a Home in Holladay
Buying in Holladay in 2026 means competing for a limited pool of homes in a city that is essentially built out. The median sale price year to date is $827,500, down about 1.1 percent from a year ago, so pricing is broadly flat rather than climbing or falling. With 3.7 months of supply and 111 active listings, inventory is on the lean side, but homes are taking around 63 days to sell on average and the sale-to-list ratio sits at 96.6 percent, which tells you sellers are getting close to ask while still leaving room to negotiate. That is a measured market, not a frenzy. Well-priced, updated homes still move quickly, but overpriced or dated listings sit, which is where a patient buyer with local comps has real leverage.
Because Holladay's housing stock ranges from mid-century ramblers to estate homes near the canyons, your budget behaves very differently across price bands. Under about $650,000 you are mostly looking at condos, townhomes, and smaller original ramblers on the edges of the city. The heart of the market, roughly $650,000 to $850,000, is where you find the classic single-story Holladay home, often updated, on a comfortable lot. Above $850,000 the lots get larger and the finishes newer, and past roughly $1.3 million you move into the east-bench estates near Big and Little Cottonwood. Knowing which band a home truly belongs in, versus how it is priced, is most of the battle here.
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Selling a Home in Holladay
Holladay sells well when it is prepared and priced against real, current comps rather than a citywide average. With the median at $827,500 and the average sale price at $1,047,779, this is a city where a handful of high-end sales pull the average up, so leaning on the average to price a mid-market home is a common and costly mistake. Homes are averaging about 63 days on market and closing near 96.6 percent of list, so the market rewards sellers who come in at the right number from day one instead of chasing the price down over several weeks. With only 3.7 months of supply, a correctly staged and photographed home still stands out, but buyers in this price range are discerning and will pass on deferred maintenance.
The three mistakes I see most in Holladay: pricing off the $1,047,779 average when your home is really a median-band property, skipping pre-list updates and expecting buyers to look past them at these price points, and reading the lean 3.7 months of supply as permission to overprice. Inventory is tight, but 63 average days on market and a 96.6 percent sale-to-list ratio show buyers are still disciplined. The fix is a walk-through with honest comps and a short, high-return prep list before the photos are ever taken.
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New Construction in Holladay
Holladay is a mature, largely built-out city, so true new construction is limited and usually takes the form of teardown-and-rebuilds on existing lots or small infill projects. The most visible new inventory is around the redeveloped Holladay Village center, where townhomes and condos have added lower-maintenance options near shops and restaurants. If you want a brand-new home here, expect to either buy one of a small number of custom or spec builds or purchase a lot and build, both of which price well above the median. I can help you weigh a rebuild against buying and renovating an existing home.
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Featured Holladay Communities
The areas buyers ask about most. Holladay has more, so tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right fit.
Holladay Village
The walkable civic and commercial core around Holladay Boulevard and 2300 East, anchored by City Hall Park and Harmons. Recent redevelopment added townhomes, condos, restaurants, and a plaza, making it the most lock-and-leave part of the city.
Cottonwood
An established residential area where most homes were built between roughly 1970 and 1999. Solid mid-market single-family housing on tree-lined streets, generally the middle of Holladay's price range.
Old Mill and the east bench
The higher-elevation southeast side near the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood, along Big Cottonwood Creek and the Old Mill golf area. Larger lots and Holladay's most expensive homes, with the shortest drive to the ski resorts.
The historic core
The older established grid closest to Holladay Boulevard, a mix of original ramblers, remodels, and occasional teardown rebuilds. Central to parks, shopping, and the village.
Central Holladay ramblers
The broad interior of the city dominated by single-story mid-century homes on generous lots. This is where much of the day-to-day market activity happens and where updated homes sell fastest.
Best Holladay neighborhood for…
Matching what you want most to where it lives in Holladay.
- Most walkable Holladay Village, where townhomes and condos sit steps from shops, restaurants, City Hall Park, and Harmons.
- Largest lots The east bench and Old Mill area near the canyons, where estate homes sit on the biggest parcels in the city.
- Best entry price Condos, townhomes, and smaller ramblers under about $650,000, the most accessible way into Holladay.
- Closest to the mountains The southeast side near the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood, minutes from the canyon trailheads and resorts.
- Lowest-maintenance Newer townhomes and condos around the redeveloped village center, built for a lock-and-leave lifestyle.
- Best value per square foot Updated mid-century ramblers in central Holladay and the Cottonwood area, the heart of the median-price market.
Holladay Schools
Holladay is served by Granite School District. Families here draw from long-established neighborhood elementaries and two well-regarded high schools, though exact boundaries vary by address, so always confirm the current assignment for a specific home.
High schools
- Olympus High School (Holladay)
- Skyline High School (serves northeast Holladay and the east bench)
Middle / junior high
Four-year graduation rate
Which high school feeds where
| Area of Holladay | Typically feeds |
|---|---|
| Holladay Village and central Holladay | Olympus High School |
| Cottonwood and the interior neighborhoods | Olympus High School |
| Northeast Holladay and the upper east bench | Skyline High School |
Boundaries shift as the area grows. Always confirm your exact address on the official district boundary map.
Graduation rates are approximate, from Utah State Board of Education 2023-24 reporting, and vary year to year. School boundaries change, so verify the assigned schools for any specific address before you rely on them.
Living in Holladay
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 Holladay known for?
A quiet, tree-covered east-bench setting with a genuine town center. The Holladay Village area around City Hall gives the city a walkable core of shops, restaurants, and a farmers market, which is unusual for a Salt Lake suburb. -
What are the parks and recreation like?
City Hall Park sits at the center of the village with ball fields, a large playground, and open grass. Knudsen Nature Park adds about eight acres of nature trails, preserved oak groves, and creekside paths along Big Cottonwood Creek. The city also maintains pickleball and basketball courts, a skate park, and walking paths, and the Cottonwood canyons trailheads are minutes away. -
Where do people shop and eat?
Everyday shopping centers on the Holladay Village plaza and the Harmons grocery in the middle of town, with additional retail along Highland Drive and 2300 East. The village has become the local dining hub, and longtime spots like The Cotton Bottom round out the character. -
How is getting around?
Holladay is car-oriented but central, roughly 20 minutes to downtown Salt Lake City and close to I-215. It sits about as close to world-class skiing as any valley neighborhood, with the Cottonwood canyon resorts a short drive up Wasatch Boulevard.
Commute times from Holladay
| Destination | Drive time | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Salt Lake City | ~20 min | Bus plus TRAX connection, roughly 45 to 60 min |
| University of Utah / Research Park | ~15 to 20 min | Bus routes north, about 40 to 50 min |
| Cottonwood canyon ski resorts | ~30 to 45 min | Seasonal UTA ski bus up the canyons |
| Silicon Slopes / Lehi | ~30 to 40 min | Limited, car strongly preferred via I-15 |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | ~20 to 25 min | Drive or rideshare is most practical |
Crime and Safety in Holladay
Using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data for 2024, the latest available, Holladay records roughly 2.0 violent crimes and about 13 property crimes per 1,000 residents per year. For context, the national averages are about 3.6 violent and 17.6 property crimes per 1,000.
Reported incidents per 1,000 residents (lower is better)
Crime is uneven and varies block by block, so these citywide figures should not stand in for a look at a specific street. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2024, latest available.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the median home price in Holladay right now?
The median sale price year to date is $827,500, down about 1.1 percent year over year. The average sale price is higher at $1,047,779 because a small number of high-end estate sales pull the average up, which is why the median is the better gauge of a typical home.
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Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Holladay?
It is fairly balanced with a slight edge to sellers on supply. There are 3.7 months of inventory and 111 active listings, which is lean, and homes close at about 96.6 percent of list. But an average of 63 days on market shows buyers are patient and selective, so a well-priced, updated home sells while overpriced ones sit.
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How many homes are selling?
174 homes have sold year to date, with 111 currently active. That is a limited pool for a city this size, which keeps well-prepared listings competitive.
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What are property taxes on a Holladay home?
Utah gives owner-occupied primary residences a 45 percent exemption, so the effective rate lands around 0.6 percent. On the $827,500 median home that is roughly $4,900 a year. Second homes and rentals do not get the exemption and pay closer to twice that.
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What income do I need to buy the median home?
On the $827,500 median with 20 percent down at about a 6.8 percent rate, principal, interest, taxes, and insurance run roughly $4,900 a month, which generally calls for a household income in the neighborhood of $200,000. This is an illustrative estimate, not a lending offer, and your rate, taxes, and down payment will change the math.
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How long is the commute to downtown Salt Lake City?
About 20 minutes off-peak for the roughly 9-mile trip, longer during rush hour. Holladay's central east-bench location also puts the University of Utah, the airport, and the Cottonwood ski canyons all within a reasonable drive.
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