Located in Wasatch County
Located in the Wasatch Back southeast of Salt Lake City, Heber City is a small town of less than 20,000. Many commute to Salt Lake City or Park City. The Heber Valley and Wasatch Back areas are known for tourism, but residents are always surrounded by swimming, skiing, fishing and hiking.
Outdoor living is a big draw to Heber. “People are attracted to the close proximity to urban amenities and majestic mountain beauty,” says Ryan Bunnell, Public Information Officer of Heber City. The city maintains nine parks of varying sizes, providing playgrounds and picnic spaces across the city. Compass Plaza, a newer park, offers a summer splash pad. Deer Creek, Strawberry and Jordanelle Reservoirs are within a 25-mile radius. At each reservoir, visitors can swim, boat and fish. Park City, a premier skiing destination, is 17 miles to the north. Some neighborhoods, like Red Ledges, offer partnerships with nearby ski resorts. More fishing and hiking can be found at the Provo Riverwalk.
Heber City has a range of housing options, with most built in contemporary styles. Homes sell for a median of $770,000, roughly $200,000 more than the Salt Lake City median. “The housing market in Utah as a whole has been unable to keep up with the demands of the past 5 years,” says Bunnell. “This has resulted in dramatic increases in the average cost of a home.” These prices can vary. Private communities like Red Ledges sell for a median of $2.7 million and offer resort-style amenities and generous-sized lots. To get closer to nature buyers look in Timer Lakes, selling for a median of $800,000, as the neighborhood borders the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, which itself receives 9 million visitors a year.
The city is served by the Wasatch County School District, which earned an A-minus from Niche. Seven schools serve the city, including Wasatch High School, which earned a B-plus. For students who want to attend college close to home, Utah Valley University operates a Wastach satellite campus just north of the city.
Most dining is concentrated around the U.S. 189 corridor. The city has a vibrant local dining scene, with options ranging from family-operated Mexican restaurants to long-standing diners that have become community fixtures. There are also a few drive-through and fast-casual chains. Shopping is also concentrated around the highway. For groceries, there are specialty local shops and familiar options like Walmart. While there are appliance, home goods, and furniture stores, there are few clothing stores. More extensive shopping can be found in Salt Lake City.
U.S. Routes 32, 40 and 189 run through the city. Park City, a world-famous skiing destination, is 17 miles northwest. “The majority of new residents work remotely,” says Bunnell. “Many others commute to surrounding communities.” Salt Lake City, a major employment center and home of the nearest airport and major hospital network, is 45 minutes northwest via Interstate 80. High Valley Transit provides transit in Heber City. Route 106 provides service to Park City, where connections are available to Kamas Valley, Kimball Junction and Salt Lake City.
The city hosts a few events throughout the year to bring citizens together. For over twenty years, locals have turned out weekly each summer for the Heber City Farmer’s Market. The summer concerts in the park also draws crowds. Heber City's Cowboy Poetry is held each November. Residents are also within driving distance of the Wasatch County Fair and the Heber Valley Railroad, which hosts a few seasonal events. . The Heber Valley Railroad, known locally as the Heber Creeper, takes passengers on a 17-mile trip to Vivian Park in the Provo Canyon.
Crime statistics for Heber City are unavailable. However, neighborhood CAP Index Crime Scores are below the national average of 4 out of 10. Red Ledges scores a 3 out of 10 and Timber Lakes scores a 1 out of 10. The city gets more than 11 feet of snow a year, which is great for winter sports but can make getting around a hassle.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Dan Talbert
Real Estate Essentials
(385) 217-0630
55 Total Sales
1 in Heber
$1,625,000 Price
Damon Fetters
Windermere Real Estate-merged
(385) 298-1782
14 Total Sales
2 in Heber
$770K - $3M Price Range
Amie Larsen
DELUXE UTAH REAL ESTATE
(385) 479-8889
144 Total Sales
1 in Heber
$795,000 Price
Justin Udy
Century 21 Everest
(385) 707-1395
346 Total Sales
3 in Heber
$820K - $845K Price Range
Karin Davis
Masters Utah Real Estate
(385) 217-7469
50 Total Sales
3 in Heber
$984K - $4.3M Price Range
Marino Martinez
Elevation RE LLC
(385) 206-6662
68 Total Sales
1 in Heber
$340,000 Price
On average, homes in Heber, UT sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Heber, UT over the last 12 months is $559,500.
$1,595 - $2,634 per month
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