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Homes Under $500,000 in Hooper, Utah
Hooper sits on the west side of Weber County between Roy and the Great Salt Lake, and it's one of the last spots along the northern Wasatch Front where you can still find a home with elbow room without crossing into farm-only territory. Under $500K in Hooper generally puts buyers in 3-4 bedroom rambler or two-story homes built in the last 20 years, often on lots large enough for a detached shop, RV pad, or a few backyard chickens — the kind of setup that's getting harder to find in Layton or Clearfield at the same price. A handful of older farmhouses on bigger parcels also show up in this range when they hit the market, though they usually need updating.
Commute-wise, Hill Air Force Base is a 20-minute drive, and downtown Ogden runs about the same. Weber School District serves the area, with Fremont High as the local high school. Winters bring lake-effect snow off the Great Salt Lake, summers stay dry, and west-facing properties get long sunset views across the wetlands toward Antelope Island. Inventory under $500K moves quickly here because the price-to-land ratio still pencils out for first-time buyers and families relocating from busier parts of Davis County. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out when something catches your eye — Hooper homes in this range rarely sit long.
May 2026 · Hooper market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Hooper right now.
Median sale
$669,745
6 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
21 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
25
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Hooper.
What kind of home does $500K actually buy in Hooper? ▾
Most often a 3-4 bedroom rambler or two-story between 2,000 and 3,200 finished square feet, built since 2000, on a lot ranging from 0.20 to 0.50 acres. Older homes on an acre or more sometimes hit this price too, but usually need updates. Newer builds at this cap tend to have unfinished basements you can finish later for sweat equity.
Is Hooper a good fit for Hill Air Force Base commuters? ▾
Yes — Hill AFB is about 15-20 minutes via Midland Drive and Riverdale Road, avoiding most of the I-15 backup. A lot of active-duty and civilian Hill employees buy in Hooper specifically for the shorter commute combined with bigger lots than you'd get in Clearfield or Layton at the same price.
Does Hooper have secondary (irrigation) water? ▾
Most subdivisions do, through Hooper Irrigation Company or Bona Vista Water. Secondary water typically runs from April through October and dramatically lowers the cost of keeping a yard green through Utah summers. Always confirm the secondary water share is included with the property — it transfers with the deed, not automatically.
What school district serves Hooper? ▾
Hooper is in Weber School District. Common assignments include Hooper Elementary, Rocky Mountain Junior High, and Fremont High School, though boundaries shift — verify with the district for any specific address. Fremont High has a strong reputation locally for athletics and CTE programs.
Are there HOAs in most Hooper neighborhoods under $500K? ▾
It's mixed. Older subdivisions and homes on larger parcels usually have no HOA, while some newer planned communities off 5500 South or near the Roy border carry modest dues ($20-$50/month). If you want to park an RV, run a small home business, or keep chickens, check the CC&Rs before writing an offer.
How fast do sub-$500K homes sell in Hooper? ▾
Well-priced, updated homes under $500K typically go under contract within two to three weeks, and the cleanest listings still see multiple offers. Homes needing cosmetic work or sitting on busier roads can take 45-60 days. The sub-$450K segment is the most competitive because it overlaps with first-time buyer budgets and FHA/VA limits.