Bountiful Utah Homes for Sale

Bountiful is the southern Davis County anchor city — population approximately 45,000 (2024 U.S. Census), nestled at the foothills of the Wasatch Range immediately north of North Salt Lake and 15 minutes north of downtown Salt Lake City. The city is one of the most established mature suburbs in the metro, with much of its housing stock dating from the 1950s through the 1980s, settled tree-lined streets, and a strong family-suburban character that's distinct from both the Salt Lake County inner suburbs to the south and the newer Davis County growth communities to the north (Centerville, Farmington, Layton).

Bountiful's identity is shaped by its East Bench location — the city's eastern half climbs into the Wasatch foothills with foothill-elevation executive homes, while the western half remains in the valley floor with more accessible-pricing inventory. The Bountiful Utah Temple (LDS, dedicated 1995) sits high on the bench overlooking the city and is one of the most visible landmarks in Davis County. The city is served by the Davis School District — not Granite or Canyons — with Bountiful High School (the Redhawks) and Woods Cross High School both serving city families.

Why Buyers Choose Bountiful, Utah

• Davis County location with quick Salt Lake commute. Bountiful is the southernmost meaningful city in Davis County, with I-15 access putting downtown Salt Lake City 15-20 minutes south. Property tax rates and county-level government services follow Davis County rather than Salt Lake County — a meaningful difference for some buyers.
• Established East Bench character. The eastern half of the city features mature tree-lined streets, foothill executive homes, and valley-wide views from the bench-edge neighborhoods. Mid-tier housing stock is heavily 1960s-1980s with strong long-term values.
• Davis School District schools. Bountiful High School (the Redhawks) is the city's primary high school; Woods Cross High School also serves portions of the southern city. Davis SD is consistently rated among Utah's top school districts.
• Bountiful Temple. The LDS temple at 640 S Bountiful Blvd was dedicated 1995 and is set against the foothills with valley-wide visibility — one of the most prominent landmarks in Davis County.
• Mueller Park & canyon access. Mueller Park Canyon trailhead inside the city provides immediate access to popular Wasatch hiking and biking, including the Mueller Park Trail to Elephant Rock and Rudy's Flat. North Canyon and Tunnel Springs trailheads add to the recreation options.
• Smaller, quieter scale. At ~45,000 residents, Bountiful is meaningfully smaller than the bigger Salt Lake County suburbs, with a quieter, more residential feel and less commercial-corridor presence.
• UTA FrontRunner commuter rail stops at Woods Cross Station immediately adjacent, connecting north to Ogden and south to Provo.

Top Neighborhoods in Bountiful

East Bench & Foothill

• Canyon Crest — established East Bench foothill neighborhood with custom executive homes and bench-elevation views.
• Ridgewood of Maple Hills — premium foothill enclave within the broader Maple Hills development.
• Mill Creek Heights — established planned community along Mueller Park Creek with mature housing.
• Bountiful Heights — premium bench-edge neighborhoods with foothill views and proximity to the Bountiful Temple.

Central & Established Bountiful

• Maple Hills — established planned community with family-stable demographics.
• Carriage Crossings — established planned community with mid-tier housing.
• Oakridge Manor — established neighborhood, mature trees and housing stock.
• Chelsea Cove — established planned community.
• Woodland Subdivision — established planned community.
• Three Fountains — established planned community with family demographics.
• Newport Heights — established planned community.

Bountiful Home Prices in 2026

• Median sale price: $565,000 (last completed month)
• Median time on market: 15 days
• Sale-to-list ratio: 100.3%
• Active listings: 102 homes available

Bountiful's market is meaningfully more accessible than the East Bench Salt Lake County premium suburbs (Holladay, Cottonwood Heights), with mature housing stock at lower per-square-foot pricing. East Bench foothill executive homes carry premium pricing into seven figures; central and west-side mid-tier inventory sits in the lower mid range.

Why Zillow estimates can miss the mark here

Utah is a non-disclosure state. Bountiful's housing-stock range (1960s East Bench customs, 1980s central-Bountiful family homes, 2024 infill townhomes near Woods Cross station) makes algorithmic estimation particularly noisy. A local-agent CMA via the free home valuation page is meaningfully more accurate.

Schools and Higher Education

Bountiful is served by the Davis School District — among the largest and consistently top-rated school districts in Utah, covering all of Davis County. Two high schools serve city families:

• Bountiful High School (695 S Orchard Dr) — the Redhawks, the city's primary high school. Strong AP programming, family-stable demographics.
• Woods Cross High School — serves portions of southern Bountiful and the adjacent Woods Cross and West Bountiful areas.

For families preferring private school, options include various Catholic and other religious schools in the broader Salt Lake metro. At the post-secondary level, Davis Technical College in Kaysville (15-20 min north), the University of Utah (20-25 min south), and Weber State University in Ogden (35-40 min north) are all within reasonable driving distance.

Crime and Safety

Bountiful consistently reports among the lowest crime rates of any city its size in the Wasatch Front metro. Residential neighborhoods report very low violent-crime counts and modest property-crime profiles. The city's per-capita FBI Uniform Crime Reporting numbers sit well below the national average for cities its size and compare favorably to peer Utah cities Centerville and Farmington.

Healthcare

• Lakeview Hospital (630 E Medical Dr) — MountainStar Healthcare full-service hospital inside Bountiful. Emergency, surgical, women's services.
• Davis Hospital and Medical Center in nearby Layton — 15-20 minutes north.
• Intermountain Medical Center in Murray — 25-30 minutes south.
• University of Utah Health — academic medical center 20-25 minutes south.

Tech, Economy, and Job Market

Bountiful's economy is anchored by Lakeview Hospital, the Davis School District, the City of Bountiful (municipal government), retail and hospitality, and a strong commuter base to downtown Salt Lake City. Most Silicon Slopes tech employers are 35-50 minutes south in Lehi, Draper, and American Fork; downtown Salt Lake City is 15-20 minutes south. The Davis County share of metro tech employment is more limited than Salt Lake County's, though continued I-15 corridor development is bringing more.

Food, Dining, and Shopping

• 500 South (Bountiful Boulevard) and Main Street corridors — restaurants, retail, the Bountiful Library.
• 500 West / I-15 corridor — additional dining, big-box, and chain retail.
• Big-box and grocery proximity: Smith's, Walmart, Target, and Costco (in Centerville, 5-10 min north).

Public Transportation and the Commute

UTA FrontRunner commuter rail stops at the Woods Cross Station immediately south of Bountiful — connecting north to Ogden (35 min) and south to Salt Lake City Central Station (15 min) and onward to Provo. UTA bus routes serve the major corridors.

Off-peak drive times from central Bountiful:

• Downtown Salt Lake City: 15-20 min
• University of Utah: 20-25 min
• Salt Lake City International Airport: 15-20 min
• Ogden: 30-35 min
• Lehi (Silicon Slopes corridor): 35-50 min
• Park City via I-80: 45-55 min

Family Life and Recreation

• Mueller Park Canyon — hiking and biking access immediately east of the city; popular Mueller Park Trail to Elephant Rock and Rudy's Flat.
• North Canyon and Tunnel Springs trailheads for additional foothill recreation.
• City Park, Stoker Park, Holbrook Park — city park network.
• Bountiful Recreation Center & Pool — city recreation facility.
• Bountiful Pond Park — fishing and picnicking near I-15.
• Bountiful Temple — landmark and grounds.

Growth and Future Outlook

Bountiful is mostly built out; growth comes through infill and continued planned-community development on remaining parcels. Davis County overall continues to grow, with most new construction landing in Farmington and Layton to the north rather than Bountiful itself. Per the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, the Wasatch Front is projected to add ~600,000 residents through 2050, with Davis County capturing meaningful share.

The Bottom Line

Bountiful is the right fit for buyers who want established Davis County family-suburb character, mature East Bench foothill executive homes, Davis School District schools (Bountiful High Redhawks in particular), and quick I-15 commute access to downtown Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County employers. Buyers willing to accept smaller-city quieter scale get established neighborhoods, mature trees, and Davis County tax base.

Buyers wanting Salt Lake County school districts, newer master-planned-community construction, or closer Cottonwood canyon ski access typically find better fits in surrounding cities. Compare with North Salt Lake (immediately south, Davis County, more affordable), West Bountiful (adjacent value-oriented), Woods Cross (smaller, FrontRunner station), Centerville (immediately north, similar character), Farmington (newer Davis County growth, Station Park), and Layton (largest Davis County city, more retail and family suburb).

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For a deeper read on living in the area, see our long-form guides: pros and cons of living in Bountiful and things to do in Bountiful.

The MLS data on this page is sourced from the Regional Multiple Listing Service and refreshed every 15 minutes; information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Census figures from U.S. Census Bureau 2024 estimates. Bountiful High School and Davis School District data per district publications. Bountiful Utah Temple dedication date per the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.