Is Rich County, UT good for real estate investing?

Rich County has an investment score of 58/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #426 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Rich?

The median home price in Rich County is $578,085. This ranks #954 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Rich?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Rich County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Rich County

UtahPopulation: 2,543

/100

Hold

#426 of 1,000 counties

#10 in Utah (28 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$578,085

Median Home Price

152% above national median

$34,929/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

6.04%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

58/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

93/100

Based on 7.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

18/100

Price-to-income ratio of 8.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Strong price appreciation (+7.2% YoY)

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

2,543

Median Income

$69,250

vs $54,921 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

8.3x

Less affordable

Who this market fits

Best for

+Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
DuchesneUT	63	$370,278	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
DaggettUT	63	$337,573	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
SanpeteUT	62	$385,224	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
SevierUT	61	$322,742	$1,450	5.39%	Buy	View
CurrentRichUT	58	$578,085	Est. pending	—	Hold
UintahUT	58	$344,790	$1,449	5.04%	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldRich is a neutral market.

Rich County in Utah scores 58/100, ranking #426 of 1,000 US counties (top 54%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%