Market analytics · July 2026 archive
Hurricane, Utah real estate market report.
Monthly sold prices, days on market, sale-to-list ratio, and absorption rate. Updated nightly from UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors.
Updated · Sources: UtahRealEstate.com & Washington County Board of Realtors
July 2026 · Market Analysis
Hurricane homes take a week longer to sell as inventory tops 480 for the first time
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Homes in Hurricane took a median 62 days to sell in July, up sharply from June's 42 — a jump of nearly 48% in a single month. That reverses three straight months of faster closings (64 days in April, 47 in May, 42 in June) and comes as active inventory reached 480 homes, the highest point of the past six months. It's a buyer's market by the numbers: sellers are still closing near asking (99.06% of list), but they're waiting longer to get there.
Market pulse
Closings held up in July at 63, close to June's 65 and above the prior 12-month average of 55, so demand hasn't collapsed. What's shifted is speed: days on market rose from 42 in June to 62 in July, with the 400-700k band — 31 of July's 63 sales — sitting a median 74 days, up from 48 in June. Active inventory has now climbed in five of the last six months, from 320 in February to 480 in July, while new listings ticked up to 121 after June's dip to 89. Dixie Springs led all subdivisions again with 7 sales at a $690,000 median, though even there homes sat a median 92 days before closing.
Mortgage context
The 30-year averaged 6.79% in July, up from 6.19% in February and 6.42% in April, a steady climb rather than a sudden jump. Today's spot rate sits at 6.75%, flat over the past 30 days, so the July slowdown in days on market reflects buyer hesitation building over months, not a fresh rate shock.
Payment math
A median-priced $490,000 home here, financed with 20% down, runs $2,543 a month in principal and interest at today's 6.75% rate — unchanged from 30 days ago since rates haven't moved — but that's $145 more than the $2,398 payment buyers locked in back in February, when the 30-year averaged 6.19%.
If you're buying
Days on market stretched back to 62 in July from June's 42, and the 400k-700k band alone now shows a 74-day median — so don't feel rushed on anything priced above 400k. The under-400k band is the exception, moving in 24 days; if you're in that range, move fast, but everywhere else you have room to negotiate. Lava Bluff Mobile Home Park closings (median $237,000) and Hurricane Townsite ($354,000, just 16 days on market) are worth a look if you want the faster-moving, lower-priced end of the market.
If you're selling
List price relative to what's closing matters more than usual right now: July's median list sat at $569,900 against a $490,000 median sale, one of the widest gaps of the year. If you're not in the fast-moving under-400k segment, price close to recent closed comparables in your subdivision rather than chasing spring's numbers — Dixie Springs sellers who closed at a $690,000 median this month still sat a median 92 days first.
Outlook
With inventory at 480 and climbing and rates parked near 6.75-6.79% since June, expect days on market to stay elevated through late summer rather than snap back to June's 42-day pace. Sellers pricing to last spring's faster comparable sales will likely see continued sitting time; buyers gain a bit more negotiating room as the 400-700k band absorbs the bulk of the extra supply.
Watch for
If active inventory keeps climbing past July's 480 while new listings hold near 121 a month, expect median days on market to push toward 70-80 by fall, further squeezing sellers who price above what Dixie Springs and Hurricane Townsite comparables actually support.
"Hurricane's summer slowdown: more homes, slower closings"
Common questions about Hurricane this month
Is Hurricane a buyer's or seller's market in July 2026? ▾
Leans toward buyers. Days on market jumped to 62 from June's 42, and active inventory reached 480 homes, the most in six months. Sellers are still getting 99.06% of list price, but it's taking noticeably longer to get there.
Why did homes take so much longer to sell in July than in June? ▾
Median days on market rose from 42 in June to 62 in July, largely driven by the 400-700k price band, where the median stretched to 74 days from 48. Inventory has also grown in five of the last six months, giving buyers more to compare against before committing.
How much has financing a home in Hurricane changed since earlier this year? ▾
A $490,000 median-priced home with 20% down costs $2,543 a month in principal and interest at today's 6.75% rate, versus $2,398 back in February when rates averaged 6.19% — a $145 monthly increase. Rates have been flat over the past 30 days, so this month's slowdown is about accumulated rate climb, not a sudden move.
Which Hurricane subdivisions are seeing the most activity right now? ▾
Dixie Springs led July with 7 closings at a $690,000 median sale price, though even there homes sat a median 92 days. Hurricane Townsite was the fastest-moving area, with 5 sales in a median 16 days at a $354,000 median price.
Are list prices in Hurricane realistic right now? ▾
There's a real gap: July's median list price was $569,900 against a $490,000 median sale price. Buyers shouldn't anchor to asking prices, especially outside the under-400k band, which is the only segment still moving quickly at a 24-day median.
Number of Listings
Active inventory · new listings · sold per month
Listing Prices
Active median list · new median list · sold median sale
Absorption Rate
Months of supply — active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate
Sale-to-List Ratio
Close price ÷ list price — buyer/seller leverage
Days on Market
Median days from listing to under contract
Price Volume
Total dollar volume — active · new · sold per month
July 2026 cohort breakdown
Distribution of what closed last month — by price band, sale-vs-list outcome, and top subdivisions.
How sales priced vs asking
65 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 62 · 25th percentile 22 · 75th percentile 112
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
34 of 65 sold homes had at least one price change while listed. Lower = sellers are pricing right the first time.
Sales by price band
Closed-price bucket → sold count and median days to contract
Top subdivisions this month
Ranked by closed count
- 1. Dixie Springs 8 sold · $683K · 113d
- 2. Hurricane Townsite 5 sold · $354K · 16d
- 3. Coral Springs Condominiums 3 sold · $395K · 74d
- 4. Lava Bluff Mobile Home Park 3 sold · $237K · 30d
- 5. Sand Hollow Village 2 sold · $768K · 77d
July 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 65 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Jul-26 | Jul-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 65 | 56 | +16.07% | 414 | 379 | +9.23% |
| Median Sale Price | $490,000 | $519,750 | -5.72% | $530,366 | $522,428 | +1.52% |
| Median DOM | 62 | 45 | +37.78% | 64 | 55 | +16.36% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.00% | 98.07% | +0.95% | 98.54% | 98.34% | +0.20% |
Sources: UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors, aggregated by Best Utah Real Estate. Sale-to-list ratio compares closing price to the final list price (post-reduction). Absorption rate = active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate.