How much house can I afford on $60,000 in Utah?
About $222,000 with 20% down ($176,000 with an FHA loan), using Utah's 0.5% property tax rate.
That is $310,752 less than the typical Utah home ($532,920), so on $60,000 you'd look at cheaper areas or a smaller home. The payment of $1,400 covers $1,196 principal and interest, $93 property tax and $111 insurance.
Counties in Utah you can afford on $60,000
On $60,000 the typical home is out of reach in every Utah county tracked by Zillow — the cheapest is Garfield County at $251,435.
Assumes a 30-year fixed loan at 7.11%, property tax of 0.5% of the home value a year, homeowners insurance of 0.6% a year, PMI of 0.5% of the loan a year when the down payment is under 20%, and FHA mortgage insurance of 0.55% a year plus a 1.75% upfront premium added to the loan. Your rate, taxes and insurance will differ.
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Frequently asked questions
How much house can I afford on $60,000 in Utah?
About $222,000 with 20% down at 7.11%, keeping the payment (with Utah's 0.5% property tax and insurance) under $1,400 a month.
Is $60,000 enough to buy a house in Utah?
Not the typical home: the typical Utah home is worth $532,920 (Zillow, September 2026) and $60,000 supports about $222,000. 0 of 28 counties are within budget.