Moving to Kearns, UT

About Kearns

Kearns is a west-side suburb of about 36,000 residents that became a city on May 1, 2024, under Utah HB35 (formerly a metro township). A community, it is best known as home to the Utah Olympic Oval — the 2002 Winter Olympics speedskating venue, still a world-class training site. The Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center anchors community recreation.

Home prices in Kearns

The median list in Kearns is $409,900.

Top places in Kearns

• Utah Olympic Oval — 2002 Olympic speedskating oval, now a public skating and training facility.
• Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center — county recreation complex with pools and gyms.
• Lodestone Regional Park — sports fields and open space.
• Kearns Library (Salt Lake County Library branch).
• Kearns City Hall campus (new city government).
• Oquirrh Mountain views from the west side.
• 5400 South commercial corridor — diverse dining.
• Youth sports complexes.

Commuting from Kearns

• Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~20–25 minutes via I-15 or 5400 South (approximate; ~13 miles).
• No TRAX service; UTA bus routes connect toward downtown and TRAX (approximately 45–60 minutes by bus).

Schools in Kearns

Public schools: Granite School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Kearns FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Kearns, UT?
  The median list in Kearns is $409,900. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Kearns, UT?
  Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~20–25 minutes via I-15 or 5400 South (approximate; ~13 miles).
• Which school district serves Kearns, UT?
  Kearns is served by Granite School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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