As the seat of Carbon County, it should come as no surprise that Price has a long history of coal production. However, the residents of this small Utah city are just as well known for their rest and relaxation as they are for their hard work. “It’s a central location in the state. We’re close to the cities and a 20-minute drive to the mountains,” says Laurie Molinar, a Realtor with Real Estate Titans and Carbon County native. “A lot of people come here for recreation and to retire. It’s a slower pace of life.” Home to just over 8,000 people, Price is about halfway between Provo and popular recreation sites like Arches National Park. Plenty of other outdoor activity is closer to home, including hiking trails, ATV trails and city parks. While there are no active coal mines in Carbon County, plenty of people in Price still work in the industry and travel to nearby Emery and Sanpete counties for work. Other significant employers include Castleview Hospital, Carbon School District and Intermountain Electronics.
Scenic recreation and local events in eastern Utah
Outdoor activity is abundant in and around Price. While the city has multiple parks, including sports fields, playgrounds, skateparks and a wave pool, Molinar says most people seek recreation outside town. “A lot of people leave on the weekends. Not because we’re trying to get away from the area, but everyone is so outdoorsy, so they go camping,” she says. Arches National Park is about 112 miles away and can be reached in under two hours. Cedar Mountain Recreation Area and Price Canyon Recreation Area are closer to the city and have recreational trails and campsites. Molinar says mountain biking and off-roading are also popular activities, and there are several locations for these. Carbon County has over 250 miles of off-road vehicle trails, taking riders through mountainous desert landscapes and red rock canyons.
Price hosts multiple annual events that bring the community together. International Days celebrates the city’s diversity with a four-day festival in July. This event includes sports competitions, a parade, food vendors and music from around the world. The annual Price Renaissance Festival takes place each May in Washington Park and includes live entertainment, vendors and activities like sword-fighting lessons. The Carbon Events and Recreation Complex hosts the county fair each June and has sports fields, an indoor arena and a motocross track.
There are miles of bike trails in Price.
Residents of Price enjoy a large option of outdoor possibilities.
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Lower cost of housing than Utah's larger cities
Homes range from 1940s bungalows to 21st-century contemporary Craftsman houses, with several styles in between. The city has a suburban feel, with homes side-by-side on the neighborhood streets but not too close together. Molinar says plenty of new homes are being built around the city to provide housing and attract workers for local companies. These homes are primarily in the northeastern part of the city in the Desert Canyons subdivision. The median housing price is around $288,000, up 7% over the past year. Housing in Price is more affordable than in cities like Provo, Orem and Spanish Fork.
Home prices in Price are more affordable compared to larger Utah cities.
Price boats plenty of affordable home options.
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Limited shopping and dining in Price
Price doesn’t have much in terms of dining, but a few blocks of Main Street are home to local restaurants and businesses like hardware stores and pharmacies. Some fast-food chains are closer to the highway on the city’s west side. Grocery stores include Lin’s, Smith’s and Walmart. The nearby town of Helper has recently undergone a downtown beautification project and is home to several small restaurants and pubs. For more shopping and dining options, Provo and its surrounding suburbs are west of the neighborhood.
Price offers a limited amount of shopping options.
Shopping options are limited in Price.
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Price offers grade school and university options
Carbon School District gets a B-minus from Niche and serves approximately 3,500 students throughout the county. Carbon High School is located in the city and offers several career and technical education pathways for students. Price is also home to Utah State University Eastern, a small college with approximately 700 students. The school offers over 80 degree and certificate programs and has eight athletic teams.
Carbon High School serves Price.
Utah State University has a campus in Price.
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Traveling around eastern Utah
With its suburban layout and no public transit, most people in Price drive to get around, although biking is an option. U.S. Route 191 passes through the city, connecting to U.S. Route 6 and offering a 75-mile drive northwest to Provo. Salt Lake City is about 120 miles away. Price also has a Greyhound bus station.
Worshiping at Price churches
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a significant presence in the city, with several local wards or congregations. The church has also announced plans to build a temple in the city. The temple was announced in October 2024 and is currently in the planning stage, with no location selected yet.
There are many church buildings in Price.
Several religious denominations serve Price.
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Environmental and crime risks in Price
Price's average high temperatures are 33 degrees in January and 82 degrees in July. The city's location in the desert contributes to drought conditions, and officials encourage residents to conserve water. According to data from the FBI, violent and property crimes in Price occur at a lower rate than the national average. Property crime has significantly decreased in the city since 2018.
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On average, homes in Price, UT sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Price, UT over the last 12 months is $146,800, down 60% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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