The Hurricane Market Right Now (July 2026)
Current numbers, because a market page without them is just opinion: Hurricane's June median sale price came in at $529,950, up 9.3% year over year on closed sales, across 64 closings at a 98.8% sale-to-list ratio and a median 42 days on market. Meanwhile inventory sits at 472 active listings, listed homes are averaging far longer waits than the ones that actually sell, and Zillow's home value index reads slightly negative on the year. Translation: good homes priced right still move quickly and near asking, the rest of the inventory sits, and buyers have more selection and negotiating room here than at any point in years.
Price Context
Hurricane covers a wide range of price points because of the variety of communities and property types. General guide:
- Entry-level townhomes and starter single-level homes: high $300s to high $400s, with communities like Hurricane Village, Zions Gate Estates, and Hurricane Heights Townhomes carrying most of this inventory
- Established Hurricane neighborhoods and mid-range new construction: $450s to $700s, covering Zion Vista, Sandstone Fields, Dixie Springs, Falcon Ridge, and similar communities
- Golf-area homes and resort communities: $600s to $1.2M+ across Sky Mountain Golf Estates, Sand Hollow Resort, Copper Rock, and Tava Resort, depending on community and lot position
- Premium resort, RV garage estates, and luxury properties: $1M to $8M+ for Southern Shores, premium Sand Hollow positions, Copper Rock customs, and the top of the Marla at Elim Valley vacation rental tier
Hurricane generally offers better value per square foot than comparable St. George neighborhoods for similar home quality, particularly in the mid-range. The premium communities like Southern Shores and Copper Rock compete with Entrada and Stone Cliff for buyer attention at those price points.
Find Your Hurricane Neighborhood By How You'll Use the Home
Hurricane has more than fifty subdivisions, and the sidebar has direct links to every page I've written. The harder question is which one is right for you. Here's how I sort the inventory by buyer intent rather than by alphabet, with my honest picks for each profile.
For buyers who want a no-HOA single-level home
Zions Gate Estates is the clearest answer, where every home pays $0 in HOA dues and the entire community is single-story. Builds run 2016 to 2025 with a final builder phase still finishing. Prices from around $390K up to $600K for the newest customs. For the broader no-HOA picture across Hurricane, the sidebar has a direct no HOA homes filter.
For Zion canyon views without resort overhead
Zion Vista is the east-side single-level community on Arlington Parkway with $42 to $50 monthly HOA and real Zion canyon views from the back windows. The streets are named after Zion canyons (The Narrows, Weeping Rock, Grapevine, Subway), which is charming on its own. For a step up in price and elevation, The Ridge at Zion Vista is the newer sister community.
When RV garages and toy storage are non-negotiable
Dixie Springs is the established RV-friendly neighborhood with larger lots and lighter HOA. For new construction RV garage homes, Sand Hollow Village and Oak Haven are the current builder-product options, with deep RV bays and smart wiring as standard. For the broader picture, the RV garage homes pillar covers the regional options.
For nightly rental investment
The right answer depends on what kind of operator you want to be. The Villas at Sand Hollow are the lowest entry price ($335K to $480K) with permanently zoned STR status and dual-key lock-off floor plans. Zion Village Townhomes are the lazy-river resort townhomes at $600K to $924K. Marla at Elim Valley is the purpose-built English-village-themed vacation rental community at $515K to $1.3M. The vacation rental homes pillar covers the broader Southern Utah picture.
For golf-community living
Three distinct options, three different buyer profiles. Sky Mountain Golf Estates is the established mature option with Red Rock Golf Trail course access at more accessible price points. Sand Hollow Resort combines the top-ranked public course with resort-style living and lake proximity. Copper Rock is the newer luxury tournament-level golf corridor.
For resort amenities and a vacation lifestyle
Tava Resort offers pools, lazy river, splash pad, pickleball, fitness, and clubhouse, with both full and fractional ownership options depending on the specific property. The Dunes at Sand Hollow Resort and The Retreat at Sand Hollow Resort are the single-family resort options within Sand Hollow itself. Verify ownership type and rental rules carefully on any resort listing before evaluating further.
For first-time buyers and the entry tier
Hurricane Village is the most attainable new construction townhome community in town, with $20K down payment assistance available for qualifying first-time buyers. Hurricane Heights Townhomes is the north-side counterpart. Zions Gate Estates opens up the no-HOA single-level option at similar entry prices. New-construction listings in all three frequently reference the Utah $20,000 First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program.
At the top of the luxury and ultra-luxury tier
Southern Shores is Utah's first private water sports residential community with $5M+ custom homes on 56 estate lots, 34 with lakefront and private boathouses. The Hurricane luxury homes filter pulls everything currently active in the upper tier.
When single-level living is a hard requirement
Zion Vista and Zions Gate Estates are both built almost entirely as single-level communities. For dedicated 55+ options, the sidebar has a Hurricane Active Adult 55+ filter and the broader 55+ communities pillar covers Southern Utah's dedicated retirement subdivisions.
Sand Hollow and Outdoor Recreation
Sand Hollow is one of the biggest reasons buyers search for homes in Hurricane. The area draws people who want boating, paddleboarding, wake surfing, red sand beaches, golf, off-road access, and quick weekend recreation without driving across the whole county.
Hurricane also gives buyers access to Quail Creek, Zion National Park, Gooseberry Mesa, JEM Trail, Wire Mesa, Guacamole, Little Creek, and other well-known Southern Utah outdoor areas. Choosing a home partly based on recreation access, pay attention to where the property sits in relation to Sand Hollow Road, Highway 9, trail access, garage space, and weekend traffic patterns.
Off-Road Living in Hurricane
Hurricane is one of the strongest Southern Utah markets for buyers who own side-by-sides, Jeeps, dirt bikes, trailers, and RVs. Sand Mountain, Warner Valley, and the surrounding desert make Hurricane feel like a true basecamp for off-road living. That lifestyle also shapes what buyers value in a home: RV garages, extended bays, side parking, wider driveways, trailer-friendly lots, wash areas, and low-maintenance landscaping all carry weight here that they don't in a typical subdivision market.
For a deeper look at this side of the market: Off-Road Living in Hurricane, Utah.
Golf in Hurricane
Hurricane has a strong golf identity, especially for buyers comparing Sky Mountain, Sand Hollow, and Copper Rock. Some want to live directly in a golf community; others want easy access to courses without being on the course itself.
- Sky Mountain: established golf-area community with mature landscaping, Red Rock Golf Trail course, and a more traditional neighborhood feel than the newer resort communities
- Sand Hollow: combines a top-ranked public course, resort-style living, lake access, and strong recreation-driven demand
- Copper Rock: newer luxury golf corridor with a tournament-level public course and strong second-home and lifestyle appeal
Before buying a golf-area home, verify HOA rules, golf ball exposure, privacy, view orientation, course proximity, rental restrictions, and whether golf or amenity access is included or separate.
Hurricane vs. St. George
This is the most common comparison in Washington County real estate. St. George usually wins for central access to shopping, restaurants, medical services, established neighborhoods, and employment. Hurricane usually wins for Sand Hollow, Zion, off-road terrain, mountain biking, golf, and homes with more garage and parking flexibility.
Daily life centered around St. George's services, consider St. George or Washington first. An ideal weekend that includes the lake, trails, golf, a side-by-side, or a trailer in the driveway, Hurricane usually makes more sense.
New Construction in Hurricane
| Community |
Builder |
Starting price (July 2026) |
Worth knowing |
| Copper Vista |
Ence Homes |
From the high $370s |
Direct ATV and side-by-side trail access |
| Legacy at Sand Hollow |
Visionary, Holmes |
From the high $450s |
About 24 minutes to Zion |
| Cielo |
Cole West |
From the mid $470s |
Brand new, opened July 2026; 217 homes, pickleball and clubhouse |
| Red Slate Estates |
Richmond American |
From the low $520s |
Opened late 2025 |
| Paraiso |
S&S, Salisbury |
From the mid $500s |
Landscaping included front and rear |
| Lakeside at Desert Sands |
Ivory Homes |
From the high $500s |
127 estate lots, 3 minutes to Sand Hollow |
| Cordero |
Richmond American |
Ask for current pricing |
Near Sand Hollow; partial nightly-rental approval |
Hurricane is one of the more active areas in Southern Utah for newer homes and new construction. Active new-build neighborhoods include Hurricane Village, Hurricane Heights Townhomes, Hurricane Views, Sand Hollow Village, Oak Haven, Sandstone Fields, the Builder's Reserve phase at Zions Gate Estates, and ongoing customs across Copper Rock and Sand Hollow Resort.
When comparing new builds here, look closely at builder reputation, included features, upgrade costs, lot premiums, garage dimensions, HOA dues, landscaping requirements, completion timelines, and warranties. The total cost and final finish level can vary significantly by builder and subdivision. The new construction pillar covers the broader Southern Utah picture.
Short-Term Rental Considerations
Here are the specifics most sites won't give you. Hurricane regulates short-term rentals under its 2021 ordinance: a business license is required, licenses in regular residential zones are capped citywide at 3 per 1,000 residents with 300-foot spacing rules, and the city fines unlicensed rentals $750 per day, which they enforce. The practical path is buying in a community already zoned or approved for nightly rental, and locally that list includes Zion Village, The Retreat at Sand Hollow, the Villas at Sand Hollow, Golf View Estates and parts of Copper Rock, Marla at Elim Valley, and parts of Pecan Valley and Cordero, with several of those approved only parcel-by-parcel. One misconception worth killing: Dixie Springs is primarily residential and is not an approved nightly-rental community, whatever an out-of-state listing agent implies. I verify the exact entitlement on the exact parcel, in writing, before you buy anything with rental plans.
Hurricane attracts second-home and investment-minded buyers because of Sand Hollow, golf, Zion access, and recreation demand. That doesn't mean every property can be used as a nightly rental. STR rules vary by zoning, subdivision, HOA, and property-specific restrictions.
The Hurricane communities purpose-built or zoned for nightly rentals include The Villas at Sand Hollow (permanently zoned STR condos), Zion Village Townhomes (resort townhomes with lazy river amenities), Marla at Elim Valley (English-village vacation rental community), Golf View Estates at Copper Rock (rental-zoned luxury golf), and selectively within Sand Hollow Resort sub-communities with HOA-imposed rental caps. Each operates under different rules and at very different price points.
STR due diligence: before buying for vacation rental use, verify zoning, HOA rules, licensing, subdivision eligibility, property-specific restrictions, rental history or projections, management costs, insurance, and taxes. Hurricane City's STR framework is generally more accessible than St. George's, but it's still address-level verification that decides whether your numbers work.
Lance's Local Favorites
Hurricane is not just a place to sleep between trail days. A few spots I mention to buyers who are relocating or spending more time here: Over the Edge Bike Shop for trail help and rentals (my son Connor works there), Pig's Ear American Bistro for dinner, Yokoso Sushi, Yu's Kitchen, and River Rock Roasting Company in nearby La Verkin. These help explain why Hurricane works for people who want a recreation-centered lifestyle without giving up a decent meal at the end of a trail day.
What to Verify Before Buying in Hurricane
- HOA dues, CC&Rs, rules, transfer fees, rental restrictions, and architectural guidelines
- STR eligibility for vacation rental use, verified at address level
- Garage depth, door height, driveway slope, and side-yard access for your specific vehicle or trailer
- RV parking rules, trailer parking, street parking, and storage restrictions
- School boundaries verified for the specific property address (boundaries do split through some neighborhoods)
- Roof, HVAC, water heater, windows, pool equipment, and major system ages and conditions
- Utility costs, landscaping, irrigation, drainage, and slope considerations
- Future development nearby and weekend traffic patterns to Sand Hollow
What Buyers Say
Nearby Areas to Compare
- Washington: newer neighborhoods, east-side convenience, quick access to both St. George and Hurricane
- St. George: the main hub of Washington County with the broadest mix of services, neighborhoods, and property types
- La Verkin: smaller-town setting close to Zion-area routes, often compared with Hurricane on the Zion-corridor side
- Toquerville: newer development pockets, larger lots in some areas, quieter feel than Hurricane
- Ivins: west-side alternative near Snow Canyon, home to Kayenta and Black Desert Resort
- Apple Valley: even quieter than Toquerville, on the way to Zion's east side
Buying or Selling in Hurricane?
Hurricane is a lifestyle-driven market where pricing and demand vary significantly based on neighborhood, garage space, lot layout, HOA rules, rental eligibility, and proximity to Sand Hollow. I've been here long enough to know which properties live up to their listing photos and which ones don't, and I've written individual deep-dive pages on most of the communities worth considering. The sidebar links to all of them.
or call 435-200-5508 for help buying or selling in Hurricane, comparing neighborhoods, or building a short list of homes that match how you actually plan to live here.
Hurricane Homes for Sale FAQ
Is Hurricane, Utah a good place to buy a home?
Hurricane is a strong fit for buyers who want Southern Utah recreation, newer neighborhoods, RV garage options, golf, Sand Hollow access, and more room than many St. George neighborhoods. The best fit depends on commute, schools, garage needs, HOA preferences, and how much you'll use the outdoor access that makes Hurricane different.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Hurricane?
Dixie Springs for RV garages and off-road lifestyle, Sand Hollow Resort and its sub-communities (The Dunes, The Retreat, The Villas) for golf and lake access, Sky Mountain Golf Estates for established golf community feel, Copper Rock for newer luxury golf, Zion Vista and Zions Gate Estates for single-level no-HOA-or-low-HOA living, Hurricane Village for attainable new construction townhomes, Zion Village Townhomes for lazy-river resort STR product, Tava Resort for resort amenities, Marla at Elim Valley for purpose-built vacation rentals, and Southern Shores for the ultra-luxury private lake tier.
Which Hurricane neighborhoods have no HOA?
Zions Gate Estates is the cleanest example with every home at $0/month and a community built as a no-HOA neighborhood from day one. Dixie Springs has lighter HOA structures or none depending on the specific section, and a number of the older established neighborhoods near central Hurricane also have no HOA. The sidebar has a Hurricane no-HOA homes filter for the current active inventory.
Which Hurricane neighborhoods allow short-term rentals?
The Villas at Sand Hollow (permanently zoned STR), Zion Village Townhomes (resort STR), Marla at Elim Valley (purpose-built vacation rental community), Golf View Estates at Copper Rock (rental-zoned luxury golf), and select sub-communities within Sand Hollow Resort with HOA-imposed caps. Each operates under different rules and price points. Verify the specific address and HOA status before assuming, because rental approval is not automatic anywhere in Hurricane.
Are there single-level homes in Hurricane?
Yes, and more than buyers usually expect. Zion Vista and Zions Gate Estates are built almost entirely as single-level communities. Many homes in Sky Mountain Golf Estates, Falcon Ridge, and Sandstone Fields are also single-story. For dedicated active-adult options, the sidebar has a Hurricane 55+ communities filter.
Is Hurricane good for RV garage homes?
Yes, one of the stronger areas in Southern Utah for this. Sand Hollow Village and Oak Haven are the active new construction RV garage communities. Dixie Springs has high RV garage inventory in the established market with lighter HOA structures. Verify garage dimensions, door height, driveway slope, and HOA parking rules for each property you're seriously considering.
How far is Hurricane from Sand Hollow?
Drive times vary by neighborhood. From Dixie Springs or the Sand Hollow corridor neighborhoods, you're typically 5 to 10 minutes to the reservoir or golf course staging areas. From central Hurricane near Sky Mountain, it's more like 10 to 15 minutes. From Zion Vista or the east side of town, a few minutes beyond that. Where you buy within Hurricane is a real factor in Sand Hollow access.
Is Hurricane better than St. George?
Different, not better. Hurricane wins for Sand Hollow, off-road lifestyle, golf variety, RV garage options, and recreation access. St. George wins for central shopping, medical care, restaurants, established neighborhoods, and employment corridors. Many buyers who move to Hurricane specifically chose it over St. George for the recreation-first lifestyle.
Can I use a Hurricane home as a short-term rental?
Some properties can, some cannot. Hurricane City's STR framework is generally more accessible than St. George's, but eligibility is still verified at the specific address through zoning, HOA documents, and licensing. Never assume a property is STR-eligible without verifying all three.
Are there golf course homes in Hurricane?
Yes, across three distinct communities: Sky Mountain (established, Red Rock Golf Trail public course), Sand Hollow (top-ranked public course, resort atmosphere), and Copper Rock (newer, tournament-level public course). Each has a different buyer profile, price range, and lifestyle character.
What makes Hurricane real estate different from St. George?
The lifestyle orientation. Hurricane attracts buyers who are organizing their life around Southern Utah's outdoor assets: the lake, the trails, the golf, the dunes. That shapes what homes get built, what buyers pay premiums for, and what neighborhoods look like. It's a fundamentally different market than the central St. George subdivision world even though they're 20 minutes apart.
