Draper

Draper is home to about 50,650 residents as of 2025, according to Census Bureau estimates — essentially flat compared to 51,017 in 2020. Unlike many of its faster-growing neighbors, Draper is largely built out on its valley floor, with most of its next chapter of growth expected to come from The Point redevelopment rather than new subdivisions.

As of August 2026, Draper's median sale price is $818,458, down about 3.4% from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Homes typically sell in about 48 days, and prices vary widely by neighborhood — from the high $600s in valley-floor areas to well over $2 million on the SunCrest and Corner Canyon benches.

The Point is a roughly 600-acre redevelopment of the former Utah State Prison site, which broke ground in late 2024. Over the coming years it's planned to bring thousands of new homes along with transit, trails, and a walkable downtown — likely the biggest driver of Draper's next wave of growth.

Ridge-top SunCrest offers valley views from both sides of the Salt Lake/Utah county line and commands some of Draper's highest prices. Corner Canyon-area homes back up directly to mountain biking and hiking trails, while South Mountain wraps around its namesake golf course. Each has a different feel, so it's worth touring more than one before deciding where to focus your search.

Draper is split between two school districts along the county line. The Salt Lake County portion is served by Canyons School District, including Draper Elementary, Draper Park Middle, and Corner Canyon High, with Alta High serving some northern Draper neighborhoods. The Utah County side of SunCrest is in Alpine School District (becoming Aspen Peaks School District in 2027) and feeds Lone Peak High. Because the boundary can run through a single neighborhood, it's worth verifying assigned schools for any specific address before buying.

Corner Canyon's trail network draws hikers and mountain bikers right from the edge of the city, and Flight Park State Recreation Area is one of the premier hang gliding and paragliding launch points in the country, with pilots regularly seen taking off from the Point of the Mountain. Golfers have South Mountain Golf Course, and Draper Historic Park and the Draper Amphitheater add small-town character to the city's older core.

Draper sits about 20 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City, with I-15 and the TRAX Blue Line (stations at Draper Town Center and Kimballs Lane) offering direct routes north. It's just as close to the Silicon Slopes tech corridor in Lehi, and Draper is home to its own employers, including HealthEquity and 1-800 Contacts.

With Draper's median sale price down slightly year-over-year and rated "somewhat competitive" by Redfin, the market has eased a bit compared to the past few years, giving buyers more room to negotiate than they've had recently. If you're weighing whether to list or buy, I'm happy to walk through what's happening in your specific neighborhood.