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Nephi

Nephi

Located in Juab County

$453,365 Average Value
$183 Average Price per Sq Ft
34 Homes For Sale

New growth is coming to the small community of Nephi

Nephi’s status as Juab County’s agricultural hub dates back to its settlement in the early 1850s. Though miles of crop fields still frame its western side, the community’s location within the foothills of the Wasatch Range and its residential developments are attracting a wave of new residents. “It’s a cute, quaint little town,” says Meadow Perides, Realtor and founding member of The Agency Salt Lake City, who is a Nephi native. “I always joke with my friends who live in Salt Lake City that there’s no wait at the DMVs here. It’s definitely a growing city, and we are expected to grow immensely in the coming years.”

Nephi’s ranch-style homes offer mountain views and a welcoming community.
Nephi’s ranch-style homes offer mountain views and a welcoming community.
The farm lifestyle of Nephi provides residents with fresh air, wide-open spaces, and scenic rural beauty.
The farm lifestyle of Nephi provides residents with fresh air, wide-open spaces, and scenic rural beauty.
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Housing varies from ranch styles to recently built townhouses

Much of Nephi comprises mid-to-late 20th-century suburbs with a mix of ranch-style homes on quarter to half-acre lots. These homes intermingle with old and new-growth trees and several wards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In more recent years, subdivisions with New Traditional-style homes have begun to pop up around the community’s outer portions, alongside the addition of townhouses. “We have five or six areas here with townhomes, which is pretty big for our town of one stoplight,” Perides says. While housing types vary across town, commonalities include sidewalks and views of the surrounding mountain ridgelines. The median price for a single-family home is $430,000, and for townhouses, it's $390,000.

Nephi’s homes offer spacious lots and views of the Wasatch Range.
Nephi’s homes offer spacious lots and views of the Wasatch Range.
Townhouses in Nephi offer modern living near parks and schools.
Townhouses in Nephi offer modern living near parks and schools.
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Parks, golf and Wasatch Range adventures support an active lifestyle

Much of Nephi's recreation centers around the outdoors. The nearby Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway winds through the Uinta National Forest, with overlooks, hiking trails and campgrounds. “Hikes up Mount Nebo are popular, and it’s the seventh-highest peak in the state,” Perides says. She also says that locals regularly make the 30-mile drive west to Little Sahara Recreation Area, where it's common to spot off-highway vehicles careening down the dunes. In town, Nephi City Park features a swimming pool, playground and shaded green space for picnics. Other parks host youth sports practices and games run by Nephi Recreation. Canyon Hills Golf Course has a nine-hole course open to the public. Plans to add another nine holes are underway, but official completion dates are not yet available.

Your kids will love the playground at Nephi City Park.
Your kids will love the playground at Nephi City Park.
Canyon Hills Golf Course offers a nine-hole public course in Nephi.
Canyon Hills Golf Course offers a nine-hole public course in Nephi.
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Main Street offers chain and local restaurants, with big-box retailers in Payson

A combination of chain and locally owned restaurants dot Main Street. Lisa’s County Kitchen is a popular spot for American-style breakfast, and Jaliscience Restaurant serves authentic Mexican food. At One Man Band Diner on state Route 132, patrons of the 1950s-themed eatery can order their food from a wired phone at the table. In town, Dollar General covers daily essentials and Nebo Market for groceries. Payson, 26 miles north, has a Walmart Supercenter and Spanish Fork, 8 miles farther, offers a larger selection of big-box retailers, including Target and Old Navy.

Nephi residents love the friendly service and delicious menu at One Man Band Diner, a true local gem.
Nephi residents love the friendly service and delicious menu at One Man Band Diner, a true local gem.
Nephi’s boutiques and shops offer unique finds on Main Street.
Nephi’s boutiques and shops offer unique finds on Main Street.
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Juab High School offers career and technical education

Juab School District serves the community and has a C-plus rating on Niche. Nebo View School also earns a C-plus, and Juab Junior High School a C. Juab High School scores a B-minus and offers several career and technical education pathways, from agriculture and human sciences to engineering and technology. Enrolled students can earn industry certifications and college credits through the programs.

View Elementary School challenges and encourages children to learn.
View Elementary School challenges and encourages children to learn.
Juab Junior High School provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for students.
Juab Junior High School provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for students.
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Summer festivities include the Ute Stampede Rodeo and Juab County Fair

Locals gather throughout summer for town wide events. “The Ute Stampede Rodeo is a staple and has gone on for over 90 years." The three-day event features several rodeo competitions, multiple parades, car shows and more. Locals get together a month later for the week-long Juab County Fair. Demolition Derby is the main event, but attendees also stop by for carnival rides, live music and other activities for all ages.

Getting around on Interstate 15 and State Route 132

Interstate 15 borders to the east and links the area to surrounding cities, including Provo, some 40 miles north. “A lot of people move here and commute to Provo for work,” Perides says. State Route 132 cuts through Nephi’s center, supporting travel to the east and west. Salt Lake Express buses service three stops in town, providing riders two-and-a-half-hour rides into Salt Lake City. Central Valley Medical Center is closer to home, on the community’s north side.

Nephi’s wildfire concerns and prevention programs

According to Federal Emergency Management Agency data, Nephi is in a moderate risk zone for wildfires. Juab County Fire District has a dedicated wildfire task force team that practices wildfire mitigation practices like fire restrictions and community education at events like Annual Fire Safety Week.

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Schools

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Nephi Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$514,497
Median Single Family Sale Price
$504,995
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$374,949
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183

Area Facts

Number of Homes
1,803
Number of Homes for Sale
34
Median Year Built
1980
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,899
Significantly above the national average
1,928
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,328
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,015
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Homes for Sale

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Nephi Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
7,499
Median Age
33
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$79,935
On par with the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$88,223

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.5%
College Graduates
23.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
18''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

23 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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