City profile
Heber, UT
Wasatch County · Population 18,015
Heber is a town in Wasatch County, UT with about 18,015 residents and a typical home value near $654,000. It is 26 miles from Provo, UT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$654,200
Typical monthly housing
$3,837
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
119
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.52%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.55%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 34/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Wildfire, Avalanche
Nearest major airport
35 mi to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 35% Democratic / 63% Republican
Community
Population
18,015
Black population
0.3%
County
Wasatch County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸UT is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: drought, air quality
Highlights
- About 18,015 residents
- Typical home value about $654,000
- 26 miles from Provo, UT
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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