Where Is Park City, Utah?
Park City sits in the Wasatch Back, the mountain valleys east of the Wasatch Range, mostly in Summit County with some areas extending into Wasatch County. It is about 32 miles east of downtown Salt Lake City: I-80 climbs Parleys Canyon to Kimball Junction, and State Route 224 runs south into town. State Route 248, Kearns Boulevard, links Park City east to US-40 and the Jordanelle Reservoir area. Main Street sits near 7,000 feet, and the city covers about 18 to 20 square miles.
Park City uses ZIP code 84060 for street addresses and 84068 for post office boxes. ZIP code 84098 covers the Snyderville Basin north and west of town, including Kimball Junction and Canyons Village, which carry Park City mailing addresses but are outside city limits. Confirm the jurisdiction of any property, because city, county and taxing district affect rental rules, fees and services.
Which Neighborhoods Are in Park City, and Which Are Greater Park City?
Inside Park City limits, Old Town climbs the hillsides around Main Street; Lower Deer Valley, Upper Deer Valley and Empire Pass rise toward the Deer Valley slopes; Aerie and Solamere sit on the ridges above; and Park Meadows, Thaynes Canyon and Prospector spread across the flatter valley floor near the golf course and rail trail. Newer areas include Park City Heights near Quinn’s Junction, which mixes market-rate and deed-restricted townhomes and single-family homes.
Many buyers also shop greater Park City. Kimball Junction, Canyons Village, Jeremy Ranch, Pinebrook and Silver Springs are in unincorporated Summit County in the Snyderville Basin and are served by the county rather than the city. Deer Valley’s East Village, on the former Mayflower land near US-40, and Jordanelle-area communities are in Wasatch County. Each jurisdiction has its own rental rules, taxes and planning process, so compare them address by address.
What Types of Homes Are in Park City, and What Do They Cost?
Park City homes reflect the town’s history. Old Town holds restored miners’ cottages and Victorian homes from the 1880s to 1910s alongside newer infill built under historic district design review, plus condos near the Town Lift. Park Meadows and Thaynes Canyon offer larger single-family homes from the 1970s onward near Park City Golf Club and trails, Prospector adds condos and townhomes, and Deer Valley, Empire Pass and Silver Lake Village hold ski-in/ski-out condos and custom mountain homes in timber, stone and modern mountain styles.
Park City real estate is at the top of Utah’s market. Condos and older townhomes are the most accessible entry points, single-family homes in established neighborhoods form the middle, and ski-in/ski-out estates and view homes in Deer Valley and Empire Pass reach the luxury tier, home to the highest recorded sale prices in the Park City market. For live numbers, check the market stats on this page or ask Jpok Homes for an address-level pricing analysis.
Park City at a glance
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04 / Skiing
Skiing in Park City: Park City Mountain and Deer Valley
Park City Mountain, one of the largest ski resorts in the United States at about 7,300 acres, has been linked to its Canyons Village side by the Quicksilver Gondola since 2015, with lifts reachable from Old Town via the Town Lift. Deer Valley, a skiers-only resort that opened in 1981, is in the middle of a major expansion: its East Village terrain near US-40 added new lifts, including the East Village Express gondola, and the resort plans to open the 2026–27 season with about 4,500 acres, with new base-area lodges targeted for 2027–28.
The Utah Olympic Park near Kimball Junction hosted bobsled, luge, skeleton and ski jumping in the 2002 Winter Games, when Park City Mountain and Deer Valley also held events, and all three are planned venues for the 2034 Winter Olympics. Woodward Park City, a year-round action sports center, sits just off I-80.
Mountain facts
- Park City Mountain~7,300 ac
- Deer Valley~4,500 ac
- Quicksilver Gondola2015
- East Village ExpressGondola
- Utah Olympic Park2002 · 2034
- Town LiftOld Town
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05 / Year-round living
Is Park City a Good Place to Live Year-Round?
Living in Park City means four-season mountain recreation and a small-town core. Summer brings about 400 miles of trails and an International Mountain Bicycling Association Gold-level Ride Center designation, the 28-mile Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail, about 30 miles of trails in Round Valley, the 1,200-acre Swaner Preserve, and the city-owned Park City Golf Club, which grooms Nordic tracks in winter. Main Street hosts the Park Silly Sunday Market, the Kimball Arts Festival each August, and Deer Valley Music Festival concerts with the Utah Symphony.
The Sundance Film Festival held its last Park City edition in 2026 and moves to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027, though the Sundance Institute keeps a Utah office. Trade-offs to know: Park City has one of Utah’s highest costs of living, winter traffic on SR-224 and SR-248 can be heavy, Old Town parking is paid, and groceries and big-box shopping cluster at Kimball Junction and Quinn’s Junction.
Main Street
Historic district, dining, galleriesHistoric Union Pacific Rail Trail
28 milesRound Valley
30+ miles of trailsSwaner Preserve
1,200 acresPark City Golf Club
Nordic skiing in winterUtah Olympic Park
Near Kimball JunctionKimball Arts Festival
Every AugustPark Silly Sunday Market
Summer SundaysDeer Valley Music Festival
Utah Symphony06 / Schools
What Schools Serve Park City?
Two districts and several charter and private options. Confirm assignments for each address.
Park City High · Ecker Hill · 4 elementaries
Most of Park City and the Snyderville Basin are in Park City School District, which serves a little over 4,000 students. Its schools are Jeremy Ranch, McPolin, Parley’s Park and Trailside elementaries, Ecker Hill Middle School for grades 6 to 8, and Park City High School at 1750 Kearns Boulevard for grades 9 to 12. The district closed Treasure Mountain Junior High after 2024–25, moving ninth grade to an expanded Park City High and eighth grade to Ecker Hill.
Wasatch County SD · Winter Sports School · Park City Day
Areas in Wasatch County, including Jordanelle-area communities and Deer Valley’s East Village, are served by Wasatch County School District, which opened Deer Creek High School in fall 2026. Other options include the Winter Sports School, a public charter high school with an April-to-November calendar, and Park City Day School, a private preschool through eighth-grade school. Confirm school assignments for any address with the district.
07 / Getting around
How Do You Get Around Park City and to Salt Lake City?
Park City Transit has run fare-free buses since 1975, with routes connecting Old Town, Deer Valley, Park Meadows, Prospector and Kimball Junction. High Valley Transit, Summit County’s fare-free system, adds routes such as Jeremy Ranch to Deer Valley and Old Town to Kamas and Francis, on-demand microtransit across the basin, and the PC-SLC Connect bus between Kimball Junction and downtown Salt Lake City.
By car, Salt Lake City International Airport is roughly 40 minutes away via I-80 through Parleys Canyon in good conditions, and downtown Salt Lake City is a similar drive. Winter storms can slow I-80 and the SR-224 corridor, so homes with easy access to SR-224, SR-248 or a transit route carry an advantage. Main Street and Old Town are walkable, with paid parking in town.
08 / Compare
Park City vs. Snyderville Basin vs. Heber Valley
| Park City | Snyderville Basin | Heber Valley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | City of Park City (Summit County) | Unincorporated Summit County | Heber City & Wasatch County |
| Schools | Park City School District | Park City School District | Wasatch County School District |
| Homes | Old Town, Deer Valley, Park Meadows, Empire Pass | Kimball Junction, Canyons Village, Jeremy Ranch | Newer subdivisions, larger lots |
| Price tier | Highest in the area | Below city limits | A fraction of Park City |
| Rentals | City nightly rental license, by zone | County rules, varies by area | Check city or county rules |
Park City vs. Snyderville Basin: Park City limits hold Old Town, Main Street and Deer Valley, the area’s highest-priced homes and the city’s nightly rental and historic district rules. The Snyderville Basin, including Kimball Junction, Canyons Village and Jeremy Ranch, is unincorporated Summit County with the same school district, typically lower medians, more single-family subdivisions and county rental rules that allow nightly rentals in some areas, such as Canyons, and restrict them in many neighborhoods.
Park City vs. Heber Valley: Heber City and the Heber Valley, about 20 minutes south on US-40 in Wasatch County, are served by Wasatch County School District and sell at a fraction of Park City prices, with newer subdivisions and larger lots. The Jordanelle area between them, including Deer Valley’s East Village, has resort-level pricing. Buyers trade drive time and resort access for space and cost.
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09 / Buying
Tips for Buying a Home in Park City
Park City adds rental, tax, HOA and mountain-building rules to a normal purchase. Check them before you write an offer.
Jurisdiction
Confirm city limits, Summit County or Wasatch County for the address.
Nightly rentals
Verify zoning, HOA rules and license for stays under 30 days.
Property tax
The 45% exemption applies only to a primary residence; second homes pay on full value.
HOA review
Read dues, reserve studies and any special assessments.
Financing
Check lender limits on condo-hotels and rental-heavy projects.
Historic district
Old Town exterior changes need design review.
Soils & WUI
Ask about the soils ordinance boundary and wildfire code rules.
Snow & roof
Inspect snow-shedding, heat tape, ice dams and drainage; test for radon.
Winter access
Drive the road and check parking in winter conditions.
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10 / Selling
Selling a Park City Home: What Buyers Pay For
Park City listings draw strong out-of-state interest, and many buyers shop remotely, so your listing has to sell online first. Buyers pay most for ski access, distance to Main Street or a lift, views, garages and heated driveways, mudrooms and ski storage, and updated mountain finishes. Professional photography, video and floor plans that show the home in both winter and summer help out-of-state buyers shortlist it.
If the home has rental history, prepare documented income, occupancy and licensing records, and state clearly whether nightly rentals are permitted for the property. Decide early whether to sell furnished, which is common for condos and ski homes. Listing ahead of ski season or early summer puts your home in front of buyers when they are in town, and pricing against recent sales in your specific neighborhood matters, since Old Town, Park Meadows and Deer Valley trade very differently.
What buyers look for
- Ski access
- Close to Main Street or a lift
- Views
- Garage & heated driveway
- Mudroom & ski storage
- Updated mountain finishes
- Rental & license records
- Furnished option
11 / Jpok Homes
Work With a Park City Real Estate Expert
Jpok Homes, with Signature Group Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers approach Park City real estate with a clear plan, whether you are comparing an Old Town condo with a Park Meadows home, weighing city limits against the Snyderville Basin or Heber Valley, or deciding between a Park City second home and a primary residence on Salt Lake City’s east bench.
If you are buying, ask for a custom search of Park City homes for sale and a rundown of rental, HOA and tax rules for the properties you like. If you are selling, request a free home valuation built on recent sales in your neighborhood, plus a marketing plan designed for out-of-state buyers. Reach out to Jpok Homes to start the conversation.
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Questions & answers
Park City Real Estate FAQs
The questions buyers and sellers ask most about living in, buying in, and selling in Park City, Utah.
Is Park City, Utah in Summit County or Wasatch County?
Park City, Utah is mostly in Summit County, with some areas extending into Wasatch County. Nearby areas often called Park City, such as Kimball Junction, Canyons Village and Jeremy Ranch, are in unincorporated Summit County, while Deer Valley’s East Village and the Jordanelle area are in Wasatch County. Each has different taxes, schools and rental rules.
How far is Park City from Salt Lake City?
Park City is about 32 miles east of downtown Salt Lake City via I-80 through Parleys Canyon, and the drive to downtown or Salt Lake City International Airport typically takes about 40 minutes in good conditions. Winter storms can lengthen the trip. High Valley Transit’s PC-SLC Connect bus also links Kimball Junction with downtown Salt Lake City.
What ZIP codes are in Park City, Utah?
Park City, Utah uses ZIP code 84060 for street addresses and 84068 for post office boxes. ZIP code 84098 covers the Snyderville Basin, including Kimball Junction, Canyons Village, Jeremy Ranch and Pinebrook, which have Park City mailing addresses but are outside city limits. Confirm the city or county jurisdiction for any Park City property.
Can I rent my Park City home as a nightly rental?
It depends on the property. Park City requires a nightly rental license for stays under 30 days, allows them only in zones that permit them, and requires an inspection; many HOAs add their own limits. Unincorporated Summit County and Wasatch County have separate rules. Before buying a Park City home for rental income, confirm zoning, HOA rules and licensing for that address.
Are property taxes higher on a Park City second home?
Yes. Utah gives a primary residence a 45 percent residential exemption, so it is taxed on 55 percent of its value, but Park City second homes used part-time and nightly rentals do not qualify and are taxed on full value. A home qualifies when it is the owner’s primary residence for at least 183 consecutive days a year, or a long-term tenant’s, and Summit County requires a signed declaration.
What ski resorts are in Park City?
Park City has two major ski resorts. Park City Mountain, with about 7,300 acres including its Canyons Village side, is one of the largest in the United States. Deer Valley, a skiers-only resort that opened in 1981, is expanding into its East Village terrain and plans about 4,500 acres for 2026–27. The Utah Olympic Park and Woodward Park City are nearby.
Is the Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City?
Yes. The Sundance Film Festival held its final Park City edition in January 2026 and moves to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, though the Sundance Institute keeps a Utah office. Park City remains a year-round destination with Park City Mountain, Deer Valley, the Utah Olympic Park, Main Street galleries and dining, and summer events like the Kimball Arts Festival.
What is Deer Valley’s East Village expansion?
Deer Valley’s East Village expansion grows the Park City-area resort onto former Mayflower land near US-40 and Jordanelle Reservoir in Wasatch County. New lifts opened in 2024–25 and 2025–26, including the East Village Express gondola, and Deer Valley plans about 4,500 acres for 2026–27, with new lodges targeted for 2027–28 and more terrain planned.
What schools serve Park City, Utah?
Park City School District serves Park City and the Snyderville Basin with four elementary schools (Jeremy Ranch, McPolin, Parley’s Park and Trailside), Ecker Hill Middle School and Park City High School, which has served grades 9 to 12 since Treasure Mountain Junior High closed. Wasatch County areas are served by Wasatch County School District. Confirm assignments for any address.
Is Park City a good place to live year-round?
Park City offers four-season mountain living: two ski resorts, about 400 miles of trails, a historic Main Street, free buses and summer events. Trade-offs include some of Utah’s highest home prices and living costs, winter traffic on SR-224 and SR-248, paid Old Town parking, and nightly rental activity in some neighborhoods.
What is the difference between Park City and Kimball Junction?
Park City is an incorporated city that includes Old Town, Main Street, Park Meadows and Deer Valley. Kimball Junction, about six miles north at I-80 and SR-224, is in unincorporated Summit County in the Snyderville Basin, with shopping, the Utah Olympic Park nearby, county rental rules and generally lower home prices, though it shares Park City School District and a Park City mailing address.
What should I inspect when buying a home in Park City?
When buying a Park City home, inspect the roof, snow-shedding and snow-load design, heat tape, ice dams, drainage and radon, and check winter access and parking. Ask whether the property is inside Park City’s soils ordinance boundary for historic mine tailings, review HOA reserves and assessments, and confirm historic district or wildland-urban interface rules before planning any remodel.
