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OAKLEY

Rockport Reservoir, Weber River fishing, and the Kamas Valley's most authentic ranching community.

Oakley is the Kamas Valley's most authentically agricultural community — 1,500 residents at 6,230 feet where Rockport Reservoir provides boating and fishing 8 minutes west, the Weber River flows through the valley for blue-ribbon trout access, and the community has maintained the working-ranch character that makes it Summit County's most rural incorporated address outside the resort corridor.

~$500,000Median Price

~1,500Population

6,230 ftElevation

Rockport Reservoir: 8 min · Weber River fishing · Ranching character · South Summit SD

Market Snapshot 2026

Median Sale Price~$500,000

Price / Sq Ft~$235

Days on Market30–52 days

List-to-Sale94–99%

Appreciation+4.0%

Active Listings8–14 homes

MarketBalanced Market

Rockport Reservoir · Weber River · Ranching · Rural Summit County

About Oakley

Living in Oakley.

Oakley occupies the north Kamas Valley between Kamas and Coalville — the community where the Weber River begins to consolidate into the canyon that created Echo Reservoir downstream, where Rockport Reservoir provides Weber River drainage boating and fishing 8 minutes west, and where the working-ranch character of the valley is most fully preserved. The surrounding valley floor is active hay operations and cattle ranches with the Wasatch Range providing the eastern backdrop.

South Summit School District serves Oakley through the same schools as Kamas and Francis. The community's small size (1,500 residents) creates the intimate community character that only genuinely small rural cities maintain.

At a $500K median, Oakley delivers Rockport Reservoir access, Weber River fishing, and authentic ranching community character at $1.3M below Park City and $20K below Kamas.

Oakley City Official Website — City of Oakley — city services and community information for this Kamas Valley ranching community.

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Price by Area

Where to Buy in Oakley.

Valley residential$480K–$620K

Established · mountain views · Weber River valley character

Agricultural/rural fringe$460K–$560K

Large lots · ranching character · horse-eligible zones

Investment Overview

+4.0%Appreciation

<2%Vacancy

3.8–5.0%Cap Rate

Neighborhoods

Oakley Neighborhood Guide.

Valley Residential

$480K–$620K

Established Oakley neighborhoods with mountain views and valley character.

Mountain viewsEstablishedValley character

Agricultural Fringe

$460K–$560K

Large-lot ranching character. Horse-eligible.

Large lotsRanchingHorse-eligible

Market Analysis

The Oakley Market in 2026.

Oakley's +4.0% appreciation tracks the non-resort Summit County average.

The balanced market (2.8 months) is among Summit County's most buyer-favorable.

Investment cap rates (3.8–5.0%) solid for a rural community with consistent recreational demand.

Schools

Oakley Schools.

High School · South Summit SD

South Summit High School

Shared with Kamas and Francis. South Summit High — 2A, small class sizes, strong outdoor and agricultural programs.

Grades 9–12 · 2A · South Summit SD

K–8 · South Summit SD

South Summit Elementary/Middle

Same school community as Kamas. Small class sizes.

K–8 · South Summit SD

Higher Ed Access

Park City (26 min) · Heber City (26 min) for Wasatch SD resources

Limited local higher ed — universities 55+ min.

University Access

Rockport Reservoir

Rockport State Park — 8 min

Rockport State Park provides full boating infrastructure on the Weber River drainage reservoir.

Recreation asset

Commute Guide

Getting There from Oakley.

DestinationTimeVia

Rockport State Park / Reservoir6–10 minWest on SR-32

Kamas (south)10–14 minSR-32/local roads S

Park City28–34 minSR-32 S to SR-248 W

Coalville (north)20–26 minSR-32 N

Heber City (south via Kamas)28–34 minSouth to Kamas then US-189 S

Salt Lake City54–64 minSR-32 to SR-248 to I-80 W

Francis (south)18–24 minSR-32 S

Highlights

Why Live in Oakley?

Rockport State Park — 8 minutes west — provides full boating and recreation infrastructure on the Rockport Reservoir, a portion of the Weber River drainage that holds walleye, bass, and trout. The Weber River flowing through and near Oakley supports blue-ribbon trout fishing — the river's cold-water fishery in this stretch is among the most productive in Summit County. The valley's agricultural landscape of hay operations and cattle ranches creates the visual setting that distinguishes Oakley from the resort communities 28 minutes west.

The Kamas Valley's mountain backdrop — the Wasatch Range directly east and the Uinta approaches visible from the valley floor — creates a visual setting that Summit County's resort areas can only partially replicate. The community's South Summit SD school assignment connects Oakley students to Kamas and Francis classmates, creating a broader valley community than any single small city could sustain.

Rockport Reservoir — 8 min

Weber River blue-ribbon trout fishing

Authentic working-ranch valley character

South Summit SD schools

Kamas Valley mountain backdrop

Mirror Lake Hwy — 12 min via Kamas

Park City — 30 min

Buyer-favorable balanced market

FAQs

Oakley Real Estate FAQ.

What is Rockport Reservoir?

Rockport State Park holds the Rockport Reservoir — a Weber River impoundment with full boating facilities, camping, fishing for walleye, largemouth bass, and trout, and the red-rock canyon walls that frame the Weber River drainage. The reservoir is significantly smaller than Deer Creek but provides practical recreation access for north Kamas Valley residents without driving to Heber City.

Who buys in Oakley?

Working ranch families who have been in the valley for generations; Park City workers who specifically want authentic valley character over resort-adjacent suburban development; remote workers who want the Summit County setting at below-Kamas prices; and outdoor recreation buyers targeting the Weber River and Rockport Reservoir.

Property taxes?

Summit County ~0.50% — roughly $2,500/year on a $500K home.

Down payment programs?

Utah Housing programs apply.

How does Oakley compare to Kamas?

Kamas ($520K, 2,200 pop) has better Mirror Lake Hwy access and more commercial services. Oakley ($500K, 1,500 pop) has Rockport Reservoir proximity and a more rural, ranching character. The $20K price difference is negligible — choose based on which outdoor recreation and community scale you prefer.

Horse keeping?

Many Oakley parcels permit horses and agricultural animals on the valley floor agricultural zoning. Verify specific parcel zoning with Summit County.

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