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Midvale Real Estate
Last updated: July 2026 · Market data from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS
Midvale sits in the center of the Salt Lake Valley, a transit-connected city where a revitalized historic Main Street, newer Jordan River townhomes, and established grid neighborhoods give buyers real range at a price point below most of the east bench.
Midvale Market Snapshot
As of June 2026, the typical home in Midvale sells for about $450,000 (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.
Midvale's median is down about 5.5% year over year, in line with a broader Salt Lake Valley cooldown after the runup of the early 2020s. Longer term, its central location, two TRAX lines, and ongoing Main Street and Jordan River redevelopment support steady demand, but near-term pricing has to reflect today's comps rather than the peak. I track these shifts street by street so buyers and sellers act on current numbers, not headlines.
Midvale at a Glance
- 36,270 Population (2026) Salt Lake County, central valley
- $75,084 Median household income U.S. Census / ACS estimate
- ~0.1%/yr Population growth Roughly flat, built-out city infilling
- ~$2,700 Typical property tax / yr On the median home after the 45% primary-residence exemption
- ~$1,750 Median rent / mo Mix of newer transit-oriented apartments and older rentals
- ~20 min Drive to downtown SLC About 15 miles up I-15 or via TRAX
What your money buys in Midvale
Condos, townhomes, and smaller older homes, largely on the west side and the Main Street grid. Where first-time buyers and investors compete.
The heart of the market around the $450,000 median: established three-bedroom ramblers and updated grid homes.
Larger, more updated single-family homes and newer construction, often on the east side toward Union Park.
Midvale's premium tier: newer builds and larger lots, with a ceiling that stays lower than neighboring bench cities.
How Midvale compares
A quick side-by-side with neighboring cities on the factors buyers weigh most.
| Midvale | Murray | Sandy | West Jordan | Cottonwood Heights | |
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| Typical price | $450,000 median | ~$500,000 | ~$620,000 | ~$500,000 | ~$700,000 |
| Median household income | ~$75,000 | ~$68,000 | ~$95,000 | ~$90,000 | ~$110,000 |
| Drive to downtown SLC | ~20 min | ~15 min | ~25 min | ~25 to 30 min | ~25 min |
| Character | Central, transit-connected, revitalizing Main Street | Central retail and hospital hub | Suburban, near the mountains | Large west-side suburban | East bench near the canyons |
| School district | Canyons | Murray | Canyons | Jordan | Canyons |
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I'm Kris Bowen, a real estate broker with LPT Realty, 23 years in Utah and more than 1,000 closings across the valley. I work Midvale in person, from the Bingham Junction townhomes to the Main Street bungalows to the East Midvale ramblers, and I price every home against comps I have actually walked rather than a citywide average. Call or text me at 801-999-8005, or start your search at zoomUTAH.com.
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Buying a Home in Midvale
Midvale gives buyers something increasingly rare on the Wasatch Front, which is a central-valley address with a median sale price of $450,000, well under the numbers you see in Cottonwood Heights or Sandy. So far this year 241 homes have sold, and homes are averaging 52 days on market with sellers netting about 97.7% of their asking price, so there is room to negotiate on the right listing without the frenzy of a true seller stampede. With 115 active listings and 2.9 months of supply, inventory is tight but you are not shut out of the process the way buyers were a few years ago. The range here is genuinely wide, from condos and townhomes near Bingham Junction to older bungalows off Main Street to larger updated homes near Union Park, which means the strategy changes street by street. I price every offer against in-person comps I have walked, not a citywide average, because a $450,000 median hides a lot of variation across Midvale's neighborhoods.
Under about $380,000 you are largely looking at condos, townhomes, and smaller older homes near the west side and the Main Street grid, which is where first-time buyers and investors compete. Right around the $450,000 median you find established three-bedroom ramblers and updated grid homes, the core of what trades in Midvale. Between $475,000 and $650,000 the inventory shifts toward larger, more updated single-family homes and newer construction, often on the east side toward Union Park. Above $650,000 you are into the city's premium tier, newer builds and larger lots, though that ceiling stays lower than neighboring cities up the bench.
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Selling a Home in Midvale
Midvale sellers are working with a median sale price of $450,000, down about 5.5% from a year ago, so the days of naming any number and getting it are over, but a well-prepared home still moves. Homes are averaging 52 days on market and closing near 97.7% of list, which tells you buyers are paying close to asking for the right house and passing on the overpriced ones. With 2.9 months of supply the market still leans toward sellers on turnkey listings, yet the 5.5% year-over-year dip means pricing to yesterday's peak is the fastest way to sit. I lean on real comps from homes I have been inside, stage and photograph to compete with the newer product near Bingham Junction, and price to draw offers in the first two weeks when a listing gets the most attention.
The most common mistake in Midvale right now is anchoring to a 2022 or 2023 sale price when the median has since slipped about 5.5%, which pushes the home past the 52-day average and trains buyers to wait for a cut. The second is treating every Midvale home the same when a townhome near the TRAX line, a Main Street bungalow, and an East Midvale rambler each draw different buyers at different prices. The third is skipping prep and photography while competing against newer construction that shows move-in ready, then wondering why showings do not convert.
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New Construction in Midvale
Most of Midvale's new construction is concentrated on the west side along the Jordan River in the Bingham Junction and Jordan Bluffs areas, where former industrial land has been redeveloped into townhomes, condos, and apartments built around the TRAX Red Line. These transit-oriented homes appeal to buyers who want low maintenance and a short commute, and they trade differently than the older single-family grid closer to Main Street. The View 72 mixed-use project and continued Main Street revitalization are adding more attached housing, so if you are comparing a new townhome to a resale rambler, I can walk you through how each holds value and what the HOA and lot really cost you over time.
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Relocating to the Salt Lake Valley and weighing Midvale against Murray, Sandy, or Cottonwood Heights? Midvale often gives you the most central location and the most attainable price of the group, with two TRAX lines and quick canyon access. I am based just up the road in Holladay and Salt Lake City, I know how these cities trade against each other, and I can map neighborhoods to your commute, budget, and the kind of home you want. Reach me at 801-999-8005 or zoomUTAH.com.
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Featured Midvale Communities
The areas buyers ask about most. Midvale has more, so tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right fit.
Bingham Junction and Jordan Bluffs
West side along the Jordan River, the city's newest housing. Redeveloped industrial land now full of townhomes, condos, and apartments built around the Bingham Junction TRAX station and the Jordan River Trail. Lowest-maintenance and most transit-connected part of Midvale.
Historic Main Street and downtown grid
Older established grid near the revitalized Main Arts and Culture District, with early-1900s bungalows and cottages. Walkable to local shops, theaters, and dozens of murals, and the area seeing the most public and private reinvestment.
East Midvale and Union Park
East side toward 700 East and the Fort Union corridor, with established mid-century ramblers and larger updated homes on bigger lots. Closest to the Shops at Fort Union and quick I-215 access toward the canyons.
West side along Redwood Road
Established, more affordable single-family neighborhoods on the west edge of the city, convenient to Redwood Road and Bangerter access and generally the lower end of Midvale's price range.
Best Midvale neighborhood for…
Matching what you want most to where it lives in Midvale.
- Best value per square foot Older single-family homes on the west side along Redwood Road and in the Main Street grid, the most attainable entry into the central valley.
- Lowest-maintenance Newer townhomes and condos in Bingham Junction and Jordan Bluffs, built for lock-and-leave living.
- Most transit-connected Homes near the Bingham Junction and Midvale Fort Union TRAX stations, walkable to two light-rail lines.
- Largest lots Established East Midvale and Union Park neighborhoods toward 700 East, with bigger mid-century parcels.
- Closest to the canyons East-side homes near I-215, the quickest launch point toward the Cottonwood canyons and skiing.
- Newest construction The redeveloped Jordan River corridor and View 72 area, where most of Midvale's new attached housing is being built.
Midvale Schools
Midvale is served by the Canyons School District, with Hillcrest High School as its comprehensive high school. The city has several elementary options and is one of the district's more program-rich areas, including a Spanish dual-immersion program and Utah's only district International Baccalaureate program at Hillcrest.
High schools
- Hillcrest High School (Canyons District, home of the International Baccalaureate program)
Middle / junior high
Elementary
- Midvale Elementary (Spanish dual immersion)
- East Midvale Elementary
- Copperview Elementary
- Midvalley Elementary
Four-year graduation rate
Which high school feeds where
| Area of Midvale | Typically feeds |
|---|---|
| Central and west Midvale (Main Street grid, Bingham Junction) | Midvale Middle to Hillcrest High |
| East Midvale and Union Park area | Union Middle to Hillcrest High |
| Far northeast edge near Fort Union | Confirm boundary; generally Hillcrest High within Canyons District |
Boundaries shift as the area grows. Always confirm your exact address on the official district boundary map.
Graduation rates are approximate, drawn from Utah State Board of Education 2023-24 reporting, and vary year to year. Hillcrest High is Midvale's primary comprehensive high school; Brighton High serves nearby areas of the district and is shown for comparison. Always confirm the exact boundary for a specific address before you rely on it.
Living in Midvale
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 Midvale known for?
A central valley location with a revitalized historic Main Street, a growing arts and mural district, and easy access to TRAX, I-15, and I-215. It is one of the more affordable and transit-connected cities in the middle of the Salt Lake Valley. -
What is there to do?
The Shops at Fort Union anchor east-side retail as the largest shopping center on the east side of the valley, while Main Street offers local shops, theaters, and more than fifty murals. Union Park, Bingham Junction Park, and the Jordan River Trail cover outdoor recreation, and the Cottonwood canyons and ski resorts are a short drive up I-215. -
How is getting around?
Midvale is unusually well connected for its size, with two TRAX light-rail lines, the Red Line at Bingham Junction and the Blue Line at Midvale Fort Union, plus direct I-15 and I-215 access. Downtown Salt Lake City is about 20 minutes away by car or train. -
What kinds of homes are here?
A genuine mix, from early-1900s bungalows near Main Street and mid-century ramblers on the east side to newer townhomes, condos, and apartments along the Jordan River in Bingham Junction and Jordan Bluffs.
Commute times from Midvale
| Destination | Drive time | Transit |
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| Downtown Salt Lake City | About 20 min (15 miles via I-15) | 25 to 35 min on TRAX Blue or Red Line |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | About 20 to 25 min via I-15 | TRAX with a downtown transfer, about 55 min |
| Silicon Slopes / Lehi | About 25 to 30 min south on I-15 | Limited; car strongly preferred |
| University of Utah | About 25 min via I-215 and I-80 | TRAX Red Line direct, about 45 min |
| Cottonwood Canyons ski resorts | About 30 to 40 min via I-215 and the canyon roads | UTA ski bus connections in season |
Crime and Safety in Midvale
Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data for 2024, the latest available, Midvale sees roughly 2.5 violent and 38 property crimes per 1,000 residents per year.
Reported incidents per 1,000 residents (lower is better)
Property numbers run above the national average here in part because Midvale's large retail corridors, including the Shops at Fort Union, draw daytime traffic that inflates per-resident counts. Rates vary block by block, so look at a specific street rather than a citywide figure. Source: FBI UCR, 2024.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is Midvale a buyer's or seller's market right now?
It is close to balanced but still tilts toward sellers on well-priced, move-in-ready homes. Supply is tight at 2.9 months and homes close near 97.7% of list, yet the median sale price of $450,000 is down about 5.5% year over year, so buyers have more room to negotiate than they did at the peak.
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What is the median home price in Midvale?
The median sale price so far this year is $450,000, with an average sale price of $504,843. So far 241 homes have sold, averaging 52 days on market.
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Are prices going up or down?
They have cooled. The median is down about 5.5% from a year ago. That makes accurate, comp-based pricing more important than it was during the runup, whether you are buying or selling.
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How much are property taxes?
Utah gives primary residences a 45% exemption, so the effective rate lands near 0.6%. On Midvale's $450,000 median home that is roughly $2,700 per year. Second homes and rentals do not get the exemption and are taxed at closer to 1.1%.
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What income do I need to buy here?
On the $450,000 median with 20% down at about 6.8%, principal, interest, taxes, and insurance run around $2,680 a month, which generally calls for a household income near $110,000. This is an illustrative estimate, not a lending offer, and your rate, down payment, and debts will move the number.
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How long do homes take to sell?
About 52 days on average so far this year, though a well-prepared and correctly priced home in a sought-after pocket often draws offers considerably faster.
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