Salt Lake County · West Salt Lake Valley
Magna Real Estate
Last updated: July 2026 · Market data from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS
Magna sits on the far west side of the Salt Lake Valley, wrapped around a century-old Main Street and framed by the Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, and it has become one of the more attainable places to buy on the Wasatch Front.
Magna Market Snapshot
As of June 2026, the typical home in Magna sells for about $432,000 (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.
Magna's median is down about 4% year over year, in line with a broader cooling across the Salt Lake Valley after several years of steep gains. With supply still tight at 2.1 months, the near-term picture reads as a modest reset rather than a sustained decline, and the city's relative affordability continues to draw buyers priced out of the central valley. Long-term direction depends on interest rates and regional supply, not on any single quarter.
Magna at a Glance
- 32,440 Population (2026) West Salt Lake Valley
- $90,346 Median household income Above the Utah median
- 1.7% / yr Population growth Up about 11% since 2020
- ~$2,600 Typical property tax / yr On the $432,000 median, primary residence
- ~$2,000 Median rent / mo Varies by size and type
- 25 to 35 min Drive to downtown SLC Via SR-201 or I-80, about 17 miles
What your money buys in Magna
Older brick and mid-century homes on the established grid near Main Street, often needing some updating.
Right around the median: solid single-family homes from the 1990s and 2000s with garages and full yards.
Newer and larger homes with updated finishes, mostly on the south and west sides of town.
The premium tier: the newest and largest builds, several closer to the Oquirrh bench and its views.
How Magna compares
A quick side-by-side with neighboring cities on the factors buyers weigh most.
| Magna | West Valley City | Kearns | Taylorsville | Salt Lake City | |
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| Typical price | $432,000 median | ~$465,000 | ~$440,000 | ~$485,000 | ~$560,000 |
| Months of supply | 2.1 | ~2.3 | ~2.0 | ~2.4 | ~2.6 |
| Avg days on market | 66 | ~55 | ~52 | ~54 | ~48 |
| Drive to downtown SLC | 25 to 35 min | 20 to 30 min | 20 to 30 min | 18 to 28 min | In the core |
| Known for | Historic Main Street, lake access | Retail hubs, newer builds | Value grid living | Central valley location | Urban core, walkability |
Your Magna Expert
I am Kris Bowen, a real estate broker with LPT Realty, 23 years in and more than 1,000 Utah closings. I price Magna homes against in-person comps I have actually walked, not a citywide average, because the older Main Street grid and the newer bench subdivisions behave like two different markets. Reach me at 801-999-8005 or search homes at zoomUTAH.com.
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Buying a Home in Magna
Magna is one of the last corners of Salt Lake County where a median sale price still sits at $432,000, and buyers get more square footage and lot here than in most of the central valley. Homes sold at 97.7% of list price in the most recent month, so competitive offers are still winning on the well-priced listings, but the median price is down about 4% year over year, which means the frantic bidding of past years has cooled and buyers finally have a little room to negotiate. With 99 active listings and 2.1 months of supply, inventory is tight enough that good homes move, yet an average of 66 days on market tells you patient, well-represented buyers are finding openings. I walk these streets and price every offer against in-person comps, not a citywide average, because a home near historic Main Street prices very differently from a newer build out on the Oquirrh bench.
Entry buyers tend to look at older brick and mid-century homes on the established grid near Main Street, often under the $432,000 median. Around the median you are into 1990s and 2000s single-family homes with garages and full yards on the south and west sides of town. Above the median, newer construction with larger footprints and updated finishes runs into the mid-$400,000s and up, and the premium tier reaches toward the $500,000s for the largest and newest homes closer to the mountains.
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Selling a Home in Magna
Sellers in Magna are working a market that still leans slightly in their favor on supply, with just 2.1 months of inventory, while prices have softened about 4% from a year ago. That combination rewards accurate pricing over ambition. The homes that sold this year closed at 97.7% of list on average, which happens when a listing is priced to the real comps from day one rather than chasing last year's peak. Overpriced homes are the ones sitting past the 66-day average and taking reductions. With 217 homes sold so far this year, there is steady, provable demand at the right number, and my job is to position your home so it draws that demand in the first two weeks, when buyer attention is highest.
The most common mistake right now is anchoring to a 2024 or 2025 price when the median has slipped 4% since. The second is neglecting prep and photography in a value-focused market where buyers are comparing every listing on finish and condition. The third is reading the low 2.1 months of supply as license to overprice; tight inventory helps, but buyers still walk from homes that ignore the comps, and a stale listing usually nets less than a sharp one priced correctly on day one.
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New Construction in Magna
Most of Magna's newer inventory sits on the south and west edges of town, where subdivisions have filled in former open land toward the Oquirrh foothills. These homes carry updated layouts, attached garages, and larger lots than the older core, and they anchor the upper end of the local price range. If you are comparing a new build to a resale, I will walk both with you and weigh lot, finish level, and long-term resale, since a builder's base price rarely tells the whole story once upgrades and landscaping are added.
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Featured Magna Communities
The areas buyers ask about most. Magna has more, so tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right fit.
Historic Main Street and downtown grid
The century-old core built during the Kennecott copper era, with brick storefronts, a new library and senior center, and older single-family homes on a walkable grid. Recent street improvements have added sidewalks, trees, and lighting.
South and west subdivisions
Newer single-family neighborhoods that filled in toward the Oquirrh bench from the 1990s onward. Larger lots, attached garages, and the newest construction in the city sit here.
The Oquirrh bench
The higher ground on the southwest side, closest to the foothills and trailheads, generally holding the upper end of local pricing with mountain-facing views.
North side toward the lake
The flatter area running toward the Great Salt Lake and its state marina, a mix of older established homes and open land, with quick access to SR-201.
Best Magna neighborhood for…
Matching what you want most to where it lives in Magna.
- Best value per square foot Magna's $432,000 median buys more home and lot than most of the central Salt Lake Valley.
- Newest construction The south and west subdivisions and the Oquirrh bench hold the newest builds in town.
- Largest lots Older grid parcels and outer subdivisions often carry bigger yards than valley-core comparables.
- Most walkable The historic Main Street district, with its library, senior center, and improved sidewalks.
- Closest to the mountains The Oquirrh bench on the southwest edge, nearest the foothills and trailheads.
- Closest to open water The north side toward the Great Salt Lake State Marina.
Magna Schools
Magna is served by Granite School District, with Cyprus High School as the community's comprehensive high school, two junior highs, and a set of neighborhood elementaries. A K-8 public charter also operates in town for buyers who want an alternative.
High schools
- Cyprus High School (grades 9-12)
Middle / junior high
Elementary
Charter & private
- Entheos Academy Magna (K-8)
Four-year graduation rate
Which high school feeds where
| Area of Magna | Typically feeds |
|---|---|
| Central and historic Main Street grid | Cyprus High School |
| South and west subdivisions | Cyprus High School |
| Oquirrh bench | Cyprus High School |
Boundaries shift as the area grows. Always confirm your exact address on the official district boundary map.
Graduation figures are approximate, from the Utah State Board of Education 2023-24 reporting, and vary by year. Confirm current boundaries directly with Granite School District, since feeder lines can change.
Living in Magna
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 Magna?
Magna Regional Park is a 62-acre space with a destination playground, splash pad, and walking paths, and Magna Copper Park adds sports courts, a skate park, and a community garden that hosts city events. The Magna Fitness and Recreation Center gives residents an indoor option year round. -
What about the Great Salt Lake?
The Great Salt Lake State Marina sits on the south shore just northwest of town, with sailing, sunset viewpoints, and open water within a short drive. It is one of the features that sets Magna apart from the rest of the valley. -
Is Main Street worth visiting?
Main Street is a designated historic district of early-1900s commercial buildings from the copper boom, and the city has invested in a new library, senior center, wider sidewalks, and street trees to bring foot traffic back to the corridor. -
How is the commute?
Downtown Salt Lake City runs about 25 to 35 minutes via SR-201 or I-80, and the airport is roughly 20 to 25 minutes. The average local commute is under 24 minutes, below the national figure.
Commute times from Magna
| Destination | Drive time | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Salt Lake City | 25 to 35 min | Bus plus TRAX connection, about 60 min |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | 20 to 25 min | Limited, drive recommended |
| West Valley City center | 12 to 18 min | Bus, about 35 min |
| Great Salt Lake State Marina | 10 to 15 min | Drive recommended |
Crime and Safety in Magna
Magna records roughly 2 violent crimes and 19 property crimes per 1,000 residents per year, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Reporting figures (2024, latest available).
Reported incidents per 1,000 residents (lower is better)
Property crime here runs a bit above the national average while violent crime sits below it, and rates vary block by block across the city. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2024 (latest available). Treat these as area-level context, not a rating of any single street.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the median home price in Magna?
The median sale price so far in 2026 is $432,000, down about 4% year over year, with an average sale price of $437,354. That makes Magna one of the more attainable submarkets in Salt Lake County.
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Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Magna?
It is mixed. Supply is tight at 2.1 months and homes are selling at 97.7% of list, which favors sellers, but prices have cooled about 4% from a year ago and the average home takes 66 days to sell, which gives buyers more room to negotiate than in prior years.
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How many homes sell in Magna?
217 homes have sold year to date, with 99 active listings on the market, so there is steady, provable demand for correctly priced homes.
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How long do homes take to sell?
The average is 66 days on market year to date. Well-priced, well-prepared homes move faster than that, while overpriced listings sit and usually end up reducing.
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What are property taxes like?
Utah gives primary residences a 45% exemption, so the effective rate is about 0.6%. On the $432,000 median home, that works out to roughly $2,600 per year. Second homes and rentals are taxed at the full rate.
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What income do I need to buy in Magna?
On the $432,000 median with 20% down at about 6.8%, monthly principal, interest, taxes, and insurance land near $2,600, and a household generally needs roughly $105,000 to $110,000 in income to qualify comfortably. This is an illustrative estimate, not a lending offer.
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