Utah Mortgage Calculator
See your monthly payment on a Utah home, including property tax at the state average of 0.57%.
Monthly payment in Utah
With 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and Utah's effective property tax of 0.57%:
| Home price | Principal and interest | Property tax | Insurance (est.) | Total per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,264 | $119 | $150 | $1,533 |
| $300,000 | $1,517 | $143 | $150 | $1,809 |
| $400,000 | $2,023 | $190 | $150 | $2,363 |
| $500,000 | $2,528 | $238 | $150 | $2,916 |
| $600,000 | $3,034 | $285 | $150 | $3,469 |
The 6.5% rate is an example. Current rates change weekly; see Freddie Mac for the latest average.
Property tax in Utah
The effective property tax rate in Utah is about 0.57% of a home's value each year. On a $400,000 home that is roughly $2,280 a year or $190 a month. Actual bills depend on county, school district and exemptions.
How Utah property tax compares
The average effective property tax rate across states is about 0.99%. Utah ranks number 7 of 51 from lowest to highest. States with the closest rates:
| State | Effective rate | Monthly tax on $400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 0.55% | $183 |
| Louisiana | 0.56% | $187 |
| South Carolina | 0.57% | $190 |
| Utah | 0.57% | $190 |
| West Virginia | 0.57% | $190 |
| Nevada | 0.59% | $197 |
| Delaware | 0.61% | $203 |
15-year or 30-year loan?
| Loan on $320,000 at 6.5% | Monthly principal and interest | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 30-year fixed | $2,023 | $408,142 |
| 15-year fixed | $2,788 | $181,758 |
A 15-year loan costs more each month but saves a large amount of interest. Property tax and insurance in Utah come on top of either payment.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a $400,000 mortgage payment in Utah?
With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years the payment is about $2,363 a month including estimated tax and insurance.
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