Salt Lake County · West Salt Lake Valley
Kearns Real Estate
Last updated: July 2026 · Market data from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS
Kearns is an established, affordably priced west Salt Lake Valley city built largely of mid-century ramblers, where a median sale price of $430,257 still buys more square footage than most of the county.
Kearns Market Snapshot
As of June 2026, the typical home in Kearns sells for about $430,257 (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.
Kearns prices are up 2.6% year over year, a steady, roughly flat pace rather than a boom. Demand for attainable detached homes keeps a floor under values, and because the city is largely built out with little new supply, existing homes tend to hold their worth.
Kearns at a Glance
- ~40,000 Population (2026) Up from about 39,400 in 2025; incorporated as a city in 2024
- $86,968 Median household income 2024 Census estimate for the 84118 and 84120 area
- ~3.2% / yr Population growth Among the faster-growing west-side cities
- ~$2,580 Typical property tax / yr On the median home, primary residence, roughly 0.6% effective
- ~$1,800 / mo Median rent / mo Typical two to three bedroom range
- ~20 min Drive to downtown SLC About 14 miles via SR-201 or I-215
What your money buys in Kearns
Entry point: smaller ramblers, condos, and townhomes, often the more affordable north side of the city.
The heart of the market and near the $430,257 median: a classic three-bedroom mid-century rambler on a regular lot.
Above median: extra bedrooms, updated kitchens and baths, finished basements, or larger lots.
The top of Kearns: the newest builds, full renovations, and the largest lots, most often in the southwest pockets.
How Kearns compares
A quick side-by-side with neighboring cities on the factors buyers weigh most.
| Kearns | West Valley City | Magna | Taylorsville | West Jordan | |
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| Typical price | $430,257 median | ~$440,000 | ~$430,000 | ~$470,000 | ~$525,000 |
| Market temperature | Seller-leaning, ~2.3 mo supply | Seller-leaning | Balanced to seller | Seller-leaning | Balanced |
| Avg days on market | ~55 days | ~45 days | ~50 days | ~40 days | ~40 days |
| Drive to downtown SLC | ~20 min | ~18 min | ~25 min | ~18 min | ~25 min |
| Housing stock | 1950s to 1970s ramblers | Mixed eras, some new build | Historic plus new subdivisions | 1970s to 1990s homes | 1990s to newer construction |
Your Kearns Expert
Kris Bowen is a Real Estate Broker at LPT Realty with 23 years of experience and more than 1,000 Utah closings. He walks the Kearns neighborhoods and prices homes against in-person comps on comparable streets, not a single citywide average, which is what separates the right list price from a guess. Reach him at 801-999-8005 or search homes at zoomUTAH.com.
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Buying a Home in Kearns
Kearns is one of the more attainable places to buy a detached home in Salt Lake County. The median sale price so far in 2026 is $430,257, up 2.6% year over year, which reads as a steady, roughly flat market rather than a speculative one. With only about 2.3 months of supply and homes closing at 98.7% of list price, sellers still hold a slight edge, so well-priced, move-in-ready homes go under contract quickly. Homes on average take about 55 days to sell, which tells you the market rewards preparation and fair pricing but is not a frenzy. With 34 active listings and 88 homes sold year to date, inventory is thin, so being ready to move when the right home appears matters more than waiting for a wave of new options.
Because Kearns was mostly built between the 1950s and 1970s, the housing stock is dominated by single-level ramblers on regular lots, with condos and townhomes filling the entry end and a smaller number of newer or fully renovated homes at the top. Below about $380,000 you are usually looking at smaller ramblers, condos, or townhomes. The heart of the market, roughly $400,000 to $450,000, buys a classic three-bedroom rambler. Above $450,000 you start getting extra bedrooms, updates, or larger lots, and past $550,000 you reach the newest builds and full renovations. Knowing which tier a listing truly belongs in is where an in-person read of the comps pays off.
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Selling a Home in Kearns
If you are selling in Kearns, the numbers are on your side but they are not a blank check. Homes are closing at 98.7% of list price and supply sits near 2.3 months, both signs of a seller-leaning market. That said, average days on market is about 55, so pricing to the citywide average of $430,257 without accounting for your home's condition, updates, and exact pocket can leave money on the table or stall the listing. The winning move is to price against real, in-person comps on comparable streets, prep the home so it shows well against newer inventory nearby, and market it while buyer demand for attainable homes stays strong.
The most common mistakes here are pricing off a citywide average instead of block-level comps, skipping basic prep on an older rambler and then competing against updated homes, and assuming a seller market means no work is needed. With homes taking about 55 days on average and buyers paying close attention at this price point, a stale listing or a deferred-maintenance surprise during inspection can cost more than the prep would have. Underpricing is a risk too; in a market closing at 98.7% of list, the right number invites competition rather than leaving equity behind.
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New Construction in Kearns
Kearns is largely built out, so true new construction is limited to occasional infill lots and a handful of townhome projects rather than large subdivisions. Buyers who want new-build inventory generally look to neighboring West Jordan and the newer edges of Magna, while Kearns itself remains a resale market of mid-century ramblers. That scarcity of new supply is part of why existing homes hold their value here.
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Featured Kearns Communities
The areas buyers ask about most. Kearns has more, so tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right fit.
Southwest Kearns
Generally the most sought-after part of the city, with some of the newer and larger homes and slightly higher prices, near the Silver Hills area.
Around Oquirrh Park
Homes clustered near the Utah Olympic Oval and the Oquirrh Park Fitness Center, within reach of the pools, ice, pickleball courts, skate park, and walking paths.
North Kearns
The older grid toward 4700 South, where entry-level ramblers tend to carry the more affordable price tags in the city.
West Kearns
Established streets along the 5600 West corridor, a mix of ramblers and split-levels on regular lots.
Central Kearns
The classic 84118 grid of 1950s to 1970s mid-century ramblers that defines much of the city's housing stock.
Best Kearns neighborhood for…
Matching what you want most to where it lives in Kearns.
- Best value per square foot Kearns ramblers routinely price below the Salt Lake County median, so buyers get more finished space for the money than in most nearby cities.
- Best entry price point Condos, townhomes, and smaller ramblers under about $380,000 make Kearns one of the lower-cost ways into a detached home in the valley.
- Closest to Olympic-caliber recreation Homes near Oquirrh Park sit minutes from the Utah Olympic Oval, indoor pools, an ice arena, and pickleball and skate facilities.
- Largest lots Many 1950s to 1970s parcels came with generous yards, so buyers wanting room outdoors can find it here.
- Shortest commute to west-side jobs With SR-201, I-215, and Bangerter close by, the West Valley job corridor is about ten minutes away and the airport about twenty.
Kearns Schools
Kearns is served by the Granite School District. The city has its own comprehensive high school and junior high plus a deep roster of neighborhood elementaries, and the north and east edges near West Valley City can fall into Hunter-area boundaries, so always confirm the exact school for a specific address.
High schools
- Kearns High School
- Hunter High School (north and east boundary areas)
Middle / junior high
Four-year graduation rate
Which high school feeds where
| Area of Kearns | Typically feeds |
|---|---|
| Central and south Kearns | Kearns High School |
| North and east edges near West Valley City | Hunter High School |
| Most of the 84118 grid (junior high) | Kearns Junior High |
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. Kearns High serves most of the city; boundaries near West Valley City may feed Hunter High, so verify by address.
Living in Kearns
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 there to do in Kearns?
Kearns is anchored by Oquirrh Park, a roughly 53-acre recreation hub that grew out of the 2002 Winter Olympics. It includes the Utah Olympic Oval, an indoor speed-skating venue open year round for public skating, plus the Oquirrh Park Fitness Center with pools, an ice arena, indoor pickleball courts, a skate park, ball fields, and walking paths. -
Where do residents shop and dine?
Everyday shopping runs along the 5400 South and Redwood Road corridors, and larger retail is a short drive away at Valley Fair Mall in neighboring West Valley City, roughly ten minutes north. -
How easy is it to get around?
Kearns sits near SR-201, I-215, and Bangerter Highway, which put downtown Salt Lake City about 20 minutes away and the airport a similar distance. UTA bus routes serve the main corridors, with the nearest TRAX light-rail connection at West Valley Central.
Commute times from Kearns
| Destination | Drive time | Transit |
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| Downtown Salt Lake City | ~20 min | ~45 min by bus with a transfer to TRAX at West Valley Central |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | ~20 min | Limited; bus with transfers |
| University of Utah | ~30 min | ~60 min by bus and TRAX |
| West Valley City employers and Valley Fair Mall | ~10 min | ~20 min by bus |
| Silicon Slopes / Lehi | ~35 to 40 min | Limited; car recommended |
Crime and Safety in Kearns
Reported crime in Kearns runs to roughly 2.4 violent and 11.5 property crimes per 1,000 residents per year, based on the latest available FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data (2024). Rates vary block by block, and any single street can differ from the citywide figure.
Reported incidents per 1,000 residents (lower is better)
Figures are approximate and drawn from 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data, the latest available. Crime varies block by block, so treat these as citywide context rather than a read on any specific home or street.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the median home price in Kearns?
The median sale price year to date in 2026 is $430,257, up 2.6% from a year ago, with an average sale price of $430,809 across 88 homes sold.
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Is Kearns a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans slightly toward sellers. Months of supply sit around 2.3 and homes are closing at 98.7% of list price, both signs of tight inventory, though an average of about 55 days on market keeps it from being frantic.
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How much are property taxes on a Kearns home?
Utah gives primary residences a 45% exemption, so the effective rate is about 0.6%. On the $430,257 median home that works out to roughly $2,580 per year for an owner-occupant.
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What income do I need to buy the median Kearns home?
At roughly 6.8% interest with 20% down, principal, interest, taxes, and insurance on the $430,257 median home run about $2,570 per month, which generally fits a household income near $110,000. This is an illustrative estimate, not a lending offer.
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How long do homes take to sell in Kearns?
About 55 days on average so far in 2026. Well-prepared, fairly priced homes tend to move faster, while overpriced or dated listings sit longer.
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How many homes are for sale in Kearns?
Inventory is thin, with roughly 34 active listings at last count against 88 homes sold year to date, which is why being ready to act matters here.
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