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Buying a home in Pleasant Grove, UT

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The typical home in Pleasant Grove, UT is valued around $454,300 (Census ACS). A 3.5% FHA down payment is about $15,901, with an estimated monthly payment near $3,516 at 7.18%. Under the 28% rule you'd need roughly $151,000 a year. Utah County's 2026 FHA limit is $601,450.

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With about 37,544 residents, Pleasant Grove is a mid-sized Utah community, and its median home value of $454,300 is close to the Utah median of $455,000. The median home costs about 4.7× the median household income of $96,347, so many buyers pair a low-down-payment loan with assistance. Higher prices make conventional loans with PMI and state assistance popular.

How much does it cost to buy a typical home in Pleasant Grove?

ScenarioDown paymentEst. monthly paymentIncome needed (28% / 36%)
FHA, 3.5% down$15,901$3,516$151,000 / $118,000
Conventional, 20% down$90,860$2,755$119,000 / $92,000

Estimates use the Census median home value, a 30-year rate (see below), Utah's 0.53% effective property tax rate, $1,107/yr insurance (NAIC state average) and FHA mortgage insurance.

Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.

What are the 2026 loan limits for Pleasant Grove?

Pleasant Grove is in Utah County, where the single-family FHA limit is $601,450 (max price ≈ $623,000 with 3.5% down) and the conforming limit is $832,750. Loans above that are jumbo loans.

Is there down payment assistance in Pleasant Grove?

No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.

What mortgage options do Pleasant Grove buyers have?

  • Conventional Loan — Not government-backed; as little as 3% down for first-time buyers, PMI removable at 20% equity.
  • FHA Loan — Government-insured; 3.5% down with a 580 credit score and flexible debt-to-income rules.
  • VA Loan — For eligible veterans, service members and surviving spouses: 0% down and no monthly mortgage insurance.
  • USDA Loan — 0% down for moderate-income buyers in eligible rural and suburban areas.
  • Jumbo Loan — For loan amounts above the conforming limit; usually 10–20% down and 700+ credit.
  • First-Time Home Buyer Loans — Low-down-payment loans plus state assistance programs designed for first-time buyers.
  • Self-Employed Mortgage — Options for business owners and 1099 earners, including tax-return and bank-statement loans.
  • DSCR Purchase Loan — Investment-property loans qualified on the rental income of the property, not personal income.
  • New Construction Home Loans — Financing for a newly built home from a builder, or for building your own with a construction-to-permanent loan.

Home loan options in Pleasant Grove

How much will I pay in property taxes in Pleasant Grove?

Homeowners in Utah pay a median of $2,412 a year in property taxes — an effective rate of about 0.53% of the median home value, below the national average, which helps keep monthly payments down (Census ACS). Actual rates vary by county and municipality. Ask your agent for the specific property's tax history.

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Pleasant Grove home buying FAQs

Possibly. Check Utah Housing Corporation and your city or county housing department for current programs.

Pleasant Grove is in Utah County, where the 2026 FHA limit is $601,450 and the conforming limit is $832,750 for a single-family home.

For a home at the $454,300 median with 3.5% FHA down, the estimated payment is $3,516/mo at 7.18%, which needs about $151,000 a year under the 28% rule ($118,000 at 36%).

Sources

Data last updated October 23, 2026.

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Figures on this page are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Rates, loan limits, fees and assistance programs change frequently and vary by lender, location and borrower profile. Confirm current terms with a licensed loan officer.