In one of the quieter areas of Salt Lake County, the city of Kearns is a residential area where homeowners are close to parks, the Utah Olympic Oval ice rink and commuter routes to downtown Salt Lake City. Things only ever get busy when there are annual city events. Otherwise, you have a calm place to come home to after work. There are also plenty of schools within the city limits, so families don’t have to go far for morning drop off.
The city is full of Craftsman, split-level and ranch-style homes, but you can also find some recently built townhouses. Prices range from the mid-$300,000s to the upper $400,000s. While most people here are homeowners, there are also opportunities to rent, from apartments to detached homes. The average home value in Kearns is lower than in nearby areas like Taylorsville and West Jordan, so you get less expensive home prices with similar access to retail and outdoor spots.
Oquirrh Park is the largest green space in the city, and there are different sections to explore. You could practice on the baseball fields, hang out at the skatepark or even use the multipurpose fields for soccer or cricket. A walking path leads past the two playground areas and connects to the parking lot near the Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center and the Utah Olympic Oval. “One of the things people like about the area is that when the Olympics came in 2002, they built the Olympic Oval there, where they did all the skating and those events,” says Eric Hawker, a regional broker with Real Broker LLC. “You can still go and utilize the Oval to go skate.” Lodestone Regional Park is shared by Kearns and nearby West Valley City. People visit the park to play on the athletic courts or hop on the Mountain View Corridor biking trail.
The city is a bit of a commuter hub, where most people work in surrounding cities. Residents use Interstate 215 or Bangerter Highway to start the roughly 10-mile drive to downtown Salt Lake City. The trip can take around 20 minutes, but peak traffic can make the drive longer. The Utah Transit Authority operates multiple bus routes throughout the area that you might take to reach Taylorsville or Murray.
Kearns is part of the Granite School District, and some students attend schools close to home, like Beehive Elementary School or Kearns High School. Private options in the area include St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.
When you want to dine out, Kearns’ main restaurant scene is near the intersection of 5400 South and 4015 West. There are options like Tacos El Olvido and Chamorros Tacos. Antojitos Y Nieves Jaqui is known for its wide selection of ice cream flavors, but you might also order tacos or a sandwich before dessert.
There are grocery stores in the area, like Rancho Market and Stan's Market, which are next door to each other. You can also drive up to Walmart or Smith’s for more options. People who want to shop major brands take a quick trip to the Jordan Landing center to visit places like Target or Kohl’s.
Kearns is heavily residential, so people tend to go outside the city for entertainment, but annual events give you something fun to do close to home. Residents get together for:
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Michael Carlin
Equity RE (Luxury Group)
(435) 241-1256
7 Total Sales
1 in Kearns
$290,000 Price
Alex Peterson
Greystone Real Estate
(425) 689-5709
55 Total Sales
2 in Kearns
$420K - $575K Price Range
Brandon Ashby
Look Ahead Real Estate PC
(385) 217-7120
34 Total Sales
1 in Kearns
$25,900 Price
Alan Arbuckle
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties (North Salt Lake)
(385) 213-3091
25 Total Sales
1 in Kearns
$455,000 Price
Tonja Masina
Paradise Real Estate
(385) 217-2482
212 Total Sales
13 in Kearns
$300K - $550K Price Range
Jonathan Perez
Growv LLC
(385) 600-7417
54 Total Sales
1 in Kearns
$349,900 Price
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Median List Price
$532,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$527,500
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Last 12 months Home Sales
0
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$255
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Number of Homes
156
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Number of Homes for Sale
2
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Median Year Built
2006
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,143
Above the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,871
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
924
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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$1,351 - $2,468 per month
$2,735 per month
$2,625 per month
$3,200 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$1,842
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,843
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,955
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Total Population
34,918
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Median Age
33
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Population Density
2 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
29.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
10.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$74,223
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$85,774
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High School Graduates
80.4%
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College Graduates
13%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
3.2%
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% Population in Labor Force
77.1%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
16''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
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Annual Snowfall
43''
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