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Closing Cost Calculator for Davis County

Davis County offers a favorable closing cost profile relative to many US markets. At 0.541%, the county's effective property tax rate produces prepaid tax at closing of roughly $1,273 on a median-priced home. With lender and third-party fees around $14,115, total cash-to-close on a 20% down purchase comes to approximately $109,488. Buyers moving from higher-tax jurisdictions often see immediate savings in the prepaid tax line, which shows up as a lower total at the closing table. Buyers relocating from higher-tax states often find their total cash-to-close here $1,500-$3,000 lower than they budgeted, largely from the prepaid tax line.(c, s) => ` At a price point aligned with the ${s.name} median, closing costs here track the county's typical transaction profile — no unusual premium or discount tied to the price tier itself. Lender fees, title, appraisal, and prepaid tax all land within standard ranges for the market.` Median household earnings of $108,058 place buyers here squarely in the mainstream lending pool for Utah. The cash requirement lands within what conventional underwriting tolerates at standard debt-to-income ratios. FHA, USDA, and state assistance programs remain available where loan limits and borrower profile allow, giving this tier the broadest range of financing options across the Utah market. At $1,516 per month, rents in Davis County track the national median, so buyers coming from the rental market face a transition that is roughly neutral on monthly cost. The cash-to-close figure, rather than the monthly payment, is what typically determines timing. This creates an environment where buyers can plan the purchase around savings milestones rather than market timing — a more predictable path than in volatile rental markets. Positioning in the upper half of Utah's effective-rate distribution — but outside the top quartile — puts this jurisdiction in a middle band where tax structure neither stands out nor recedes. Purchasers here see prepaid tax at settlement that runs modestly above the Utah county median, and escrow funding that tracks the same direction. The category is what most purchasers would recognize as typical for the state, without the extremes that top-tier or bottom-tier jurisdictions produce. This relative neutrality often makes the locale easier to model in affordability projections. With median home values in the $400,000 to $600,000 range, this locale sits in the upper-middle price tier nationally. Title insurance premiums, origination fees, and appraisal charges all reflect the larger transaction size, and the prepaid tax line grows proportionally with the assessed value. Purchasers transitioning from lower-priced markets often underestimate how the settlement statement scales — not in percentage terms, but in absolute dollars. Budgeting the full cash-to-close figure before touring properties keeps the transaction on a predictable path. The chart below shows how transaction costs scale across five price points in Davis County.

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Closing Cost Landscape in Davis County

For buyers in Davis County, prepaid property tax at closing is comparatively small — about $1,273 on a median-priced home. The county's 0.541% effective rate keeps the prepaid line modest, and the annual escrow adjustment that follows is proportionally lower than in high-tax markets. Buyers moving from states with higher rates often see immediate savings at the closing table. The modest prepaid amount here keeps the closing table cash requirement lower than most US markets. Within Utah, Davis County ranks 10th highest of 29 counties by effective property tax rate — which directly shapes the prepaid tax line here.

Cash needed to close in Davis County runs approximately $109,488 on a 20% down purchase — a substantial sum against the median household income of $108,058. Buyers here typically need more than a year's worth of median income saved to cover down payment, closing costs, and prepaid items. Many rely on gift funds, down payment assistance programs, or lender credits to bridge the gap. Planning the cash requirement early — before making an offer — matters more here than in lower-cost markets. Median household income in Davis County tracks the Utah average, so the cash requirement here lands close to what buyers in comparable counties face.

Closing Costs by Home Price — Davis County

These five scenarios cover the typical price range buyers see in Davis County — from below median to above. Each row combines standard closing fees with prepaid property tax at the county's effective rate. Buyers can use the closest row to their target price as a starting point for their cash-to-close calculation.

Home Price Buyer Closing (3%) Prepaid Property Tax Total Est. Closing
$235,000 $7,050 $636 $7,686
$355,000 $10,650 $960 $11,610
$470,000 $14,100 $1,271 $15,371
$705,000 $21,150 $1,907 $23,057
$940,000 $28,200 $2,543 $30,743

Frequently asked questions

Buyers in lower-tax jurisdictions often ask about the prepaid tax savings at closing, cash-to-close comparisons, and which fees can be shopped. The answers below use Davis County's specific data to keep the numbers grounded.

How much are closing costs in Davis County?

Typical closing costs in Davis County run 2-5% of the purchase price. On a median-priced home of $470,500, that's roughly $14,115 at the 3% midpoint. Prepaid property tax at 0.541% adds another $1,273 at closing.

What is the total cash needed at closing in Davis County?

On a median $470,500 home with 20% down plus closing costs and prepaid items, total cash-to-close runs approximately $109,488. That represents a substantial cash burden relative to local income.

How does the property tax rate in Davis County affect closing costs?

Davis County's effective rate of 0.541% is below the national average, and runs in line with Utah's statewide average. The rate directly determines the prepaid tax line at closing — roughly $1,273 on a median-priced home, collected in escrow to fund the next tax cycle.

What is the median home value in Davis County?

The county's median home value is $470,500 (Census ACS 2023). Median household income is $108,058, and median gross rent runs $1,516 per month.

Are closing costs negotiable in Davis County?

Partially. Lender origination fees, discount points, title insurance, and appraisal can be shopped across lenders. Government recording fees and prepaid property taxes ($1,273 on a median home) are fixed by Davis County and Utah statute.

How long does closing take in Davis County?

Financed purchases in Davis County typically close in 30-45 days from accepted offer. Cash purchases can close in 2-3 weeks. Timeline depends on lender underwriting speed, appraisal scheduling, and title search turnaround.

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