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Homes Under $500,000 in Huntington, Utah
Huntington is a small Emery County town of roughly 2,100 people, tucked between the San Rafael Swell and the Wasatch Plateau on Highway 10. For buyers used to Wasatch Front pricing, the under-$500K bracket here covers almost the entire active market — most single-family homes in town trade between $200K and $400K, which means a half-million-dollar budget often opens up acreage, a shop, outbuildings, or a substantially upgraded house. It's a working town anchored by the Huntington power plant, ranching, and access to coal country jobs in Price and Castle Dale, with a quiet Main Street, a reservoir minutes from town, and Huntington Canyon as the back door to high-country fishing and elk hunting.
What sets Huntington apart from cheaper rural Utah markets is the combination of irrigation water, mild high-desert weather at about 5,800 feet, and genuine recreation on the doorstep — Huntington State Park, Joe's Valley Reservoir, and the Manti-La Sal forest are all within a short drive. Buyers in this price range tend to be locals upgrading, retirees from the Wasatch Front looking for room and quiet, and remote workers stretching their dollar. Lot sizes are generous compared to anywhere along I-15, and zoning in and around town often allows horses or a few head of livestock. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $500K in Huntington.
May 2026 · Huntington market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Huntington right now.
Median sale
$392,500
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
8 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Huntington.
What kind of home can I actually get in Huntington for under $500,000? ▾
At this price point in Huntington you're typically looking at 3-4 bedroom homes ranging from older brick ramblers on quarter-acre lots to newer builds with shops or outbuildings. It's not unusual to see homes with a half-acre or more, mature trees, and room for chickens or a horse in this price range.
Are most Huntington homes priced below $500K? ▾
Yes. The bulk of Huntington's single-family inventory sits under $500,000, and a good share lands well below $350,000. Homes that break the $500K mark usually involve significant acreage, a newer custom build, or a working ranch setup.
Is Huntington a reasonable commute to a larger job market? ▾
Huntington is mostly its own job market — the power plant, local mines, and the school district are the big employers. Price (about 20 minutes) and Castle Dale (15 minutes) are the nearest towns, and the closest larger cities are Provo (about 2 hours) and Grand Junction (about 3 hours).
What should I know about water and irrigation on Huntington properties? ▾
Many homes in town carry secondary irrigation shares through the Huntington-Cleveland Irrigation Company, which keeps lawn and garden watering costs low. Always confirm share counts and culinary water source during due diligence, since some outlying properties rely on wells.
How are property taxes in Emery County? ▾
Emery County has some of the lower effective property tax rates in Utah, often well under 1% of assessed value on a primary residence. On a $400,000 home that typically pencils out to roughly $1,500-$2,000 a year, though you should verify with the county assessor on any specific parcel.
How long do homes under $500K usually sit on the market here? ▾
Huntington is a thin market — only a handful of homes trade hands in a given month. Well-priced move-in-ready homes can go under contract in a few weeks, while fixer-uppers or properties needing septic or roof work often sit 60-120 days. Listing turnover is slower than Wasatch Front cities, so checking back regularly pays off.