Mountain West7.3% avg cap rate

Moab, UT

Adventure capital — Arches and Canyonlands gateway

Moab is the gateway to two national parks — Arches and Canyonlands — plus world-famous mountain biking on Slickrock Trail. The adventure tourism demographic skews younger and is extremely repeat-visitor oriented, creating strong shoulder season demand that more established markets can't replicate. Entry prices are lower than ski markets with growing cap rates.

7.3%
Avg Cap Rate
Net operating income / price
66%
Avg Occupancy
Annual average
$310
Avg Nightly Rate
All property types
$510K
Median Price
STR-viable properties

Estimated Annual Performance

Gross rental revenue
66% occ × $310/night
$74,679
Est. operating expenses
Mgmt, cleaning, supplies, insurance (~40%)
– $29,872
Est. net operating income
Before mortgage & depreciation
$44,807
At median price
Implied cap rate
8.8%

* Estimates based on market averages. Individual property performance varies. Always run a full underwriting analysis.

Why Investors Choose Moab

Gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
World's most famous mountain biking destination
Growing market — STR inventory expanding faster than demand growth
No Utah state income tax on rental income
Peak season: Mar – May, Sept – Nov (avoids summer heat)
Top property types: Single Family, Cabin, Unique/Glamping, Casita
Primary zip: 84532

Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.

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