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Eagle Mountain

Pop. 53,290·7th most expensive in Utah·Eagle Mountain rents are up 8.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,265/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$300
Stable (Monthly)
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Eagle Mountain · $2,265
More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
40/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% above what Eagle Mountain's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,265/mo
Expected by trend
$2,155/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$3,090
Research median
$1,840/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,180/yr
At $2,265/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Eagle Mountain, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,290
Median income
$113,648
Median age
23
Renters
15.3%
Age distribution
43.4%
26%
24.2%
Under 1843.4%
18–3426%
35–5424.2%
55–643.5%
65+2.9%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.6%
12.9%
White83.6%
Black0.5%
Hispanic12.9%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
17.1%
38.9%
37.8%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college38.9%
Bachelor's+37.8%
Housing tenure
84.7%
15.3%
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Eagle Mountain, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,045 → $2,265
up 10.8%
Income
$91,993 → $113,648
up 23.5%
Population
42,905 → 53,290
up 24.2%
Renter share
11.1% → 15.3%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
36.7% → 37.8%
+1.1 pts
Median age
20.8 → 23
+2.2 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Eagle Mountain, UT has increased by $220 per month, settling near $2,265 after starting the period at $2,045. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $91,993 in 2021 to $113,648 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 12.7 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 42,905 to 53,290 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.2% change. About 15.3% of households rent today, against 11.1% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Eagle Mountain, UT market of 2023.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Eagle Mountain is $2,265/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,580/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,840/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,590/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,580/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($113,648/yr), Eagle Mountain ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Eagle Mountain an affordable city for renters?

Eagle Mountain is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,265/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($113,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Eagle Mountain falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Eagle Mountain?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,265/mo in Eagle Mountain. The local median household income is $113,648/yr, meaning the typical Eagle Mountain household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Eagle Mountain?

Rent in Eagle Mountain has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Eagle Mountain rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Eagle Mountain is one of the pricier cities in Utah for rent, ranking #7 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,265/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Eagle Mountain?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Eagle Mountain ($2,265/mo): Draper ($1,742/mo), Bluffdale ($2,195/mo).

What percentage of Eagle Mountain residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.3% of Eagle Mountain households are renters, while 84.7% are owner-occupied. Eagle Mountain leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Eagle Mountain rent compare to the national average?

Eagle Mountain's median rent of $2,265/mo is $300 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #7 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,265/mo, rent takes ~24% of Eagle Mountain's median household income ($113,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Eagle Mountain 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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