Housing in Moab

Moab's housing market runs genuinely expensive and tightly constrained -- a small, geographically limited housing stock competing against real, substantial short-term-rental and second-home demand.

Exploring the idea of moving?

We can connect you with a local real estate professional who knows the area -- no pressure, just a starting point.

Learn more

A real, disclosed price spread across sources

Zillow's average home value ran $563,074 (down 0.8% year-over-year); Movoto cited a $669,000 median sold price in April 2026; WalletInvestor ran lower still at $547,205 as of August 2026. This real spread is disclosed rather than collapsed to one number.

Geography genuinely limits new supply

Moab sits in a narrow valley hemmed by the Colorado River, BLM land, and the La Sal Mountains foothills -- there is real, physical limited room for the kind of new-subdivision growth that has expanded housing supply in Washington County's cities.

Short-term rentals compete directly with long-term housing supply

AirDNA cites Moab short-term rentals averaging 56% occupancy, a $363 average daily rate, and $45,838 in average monthly revenue -- real, disclosed figures illustrating why short-term rentals are a documented factor in Moab's own housing-affordability debate, even though they represent just 1.9% of Utah's statewide housing stock overall.

Key takeaways

Moab's home-value figures carry a real, disclosed spread ($547,205-$669,000) depending on source.
Moab's geography genuinely limits new housing supply -- a narrow valley hemmed by the Colorado River, BLM land, and mountain foothills.
Short-term rentals are a real, documented driver of local housing-affordability pressure.
An estimated $121,000 in annual income is needed to comfortably afford the May 2026 median listing at 25% down.

Want to know what your budget actually buys here?

Tell us a bit about what you're looking for and we'll connect you with someone local who can walk you through real numbers.

Get local guidance

Read the full Moab overview for the complete picture -- housing, taxes, climate, and who this place genuinely fits.

Planning a move?

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll connect you with a local expert who can help you make it happen.

Talk to a local expert

Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.