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The pulse of downtown Provo
The rugged, snow-crowned peaks of the Wasatch Range tower over the central downtown section of Provo, home of Brigham Young University. The Utah Valley city is known for being one of America’s most conservative metropolitan areas, but the college-aged population infuses the downtown with fresh energy. “It’s a young, hip kind of area. There are lots of good restaurants, karaoke bars, comedy bars,” says Karen Walker, property manager at The Huntington Apartments. “Everybody is very, very friendly here.”
Enjoy shopping in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
There are many shopping options in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
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Bungalows on shaded streets
Most downtown Provo residents live in the apartment complexes alongside the business offices and hotels. Small single-story bungalows sit on pocket-sized lots on the handful of residential streets branching off from the central grid. Many homes date to the 1920s, with some newer multi-family units mixed in. Paved sidewalks stretch beneath rows of shady trees, making this section of the city extremely walkable. Even busier thoroughfares like University Avenue feature sidewalks and grassy tree-lined medians. Homes are currently priced from around $550,000 for a single-family home to $1 million for a large multi-family unit.
Tree lined streets are found in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
The Downtown Provo neighborhood offers smaller bungalow style homes.
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Make a splash at Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park sits along the neighborhood’s western edge, featuring a playground, splash pad and walking paths. It’s also the site of the Provo Farmers Market, held every Saturday from June through October. The North Park and Provo Recreation Center offer an indoor aquatic center, basketball courts, a fitness mezzanine and a skate park just a block north of downtown. Kids also enjoy indoor skating at nearby Peaks Ice Arena, home of the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
Making the grade at Provo Peaks
Young students start at Provo Peaks Elementary School and Dixon Middle School, both of which get a B-minus from Niche. Provo High School is next and gets a B-plus. The elementary and middle schools are within a few blocks of downtown, but the high school is farther west toward the lake. Though Brigham Young University’s campus buildings are north of downtown, the tempo of student life reverberates throughout the city.
Provo Peaks Arena is located near the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
Provo Peaks Arena serves the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
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A seat on the FrontRunner
Numerous public transit options make it easy for residents to get around Provo and the Utah Valley. “It’s close to transit, close to schools, close to the freeway,” Parker says. On the western side of University Avenue, bus stops are on almost every block. The Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA) FrontRunner commuter rail also stops here, making the 45-mile trip to Salt Lake City that much more straightforward. There’s also a station for the California Zephyr, an Amtrak train that runs between Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area. Folks commuting to Orem can expect the 5-mile drive to take about 15 minutes.
The UTA FrontRunner station is in easy access to the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
UTA FrontRunner Station serves the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
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Cultural cuisine and community coffeehouses
The downtown restaurant scene represents a variety of cultures. At El Mexsal, diners sample pupusas and other Salvadoran specialties, and Black Sheep Café serves Navajo tacos on frybread. Tandoori chicken, lamb vindaloo and yogurt lassis are on the menu at Bombay House, an Indian restaurant in Academy Plaza. Bistro Provenance brings a taste of Paris to Provo with its open-air patio and urban chic atmosphere. Rugged Grounds coffeehouse is just a block from the train station and the perfect place to meet friends for coffee or kombucha. Locals will also find numerous nightlife options, from Heart & Seoul Karaoke to the Dry Bar Comedy Club. For the necessities, Smith’s grocery store has a convenient location on North Freedom Boulevard.
Black Sheep Cafe is located in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
Rugged Grounds Coffee is located in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
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Crime
Downtown residents can walk to the post office, Social Security office and the Utah County Passport & Marriage Office. There’s also an Enterprise Rent-A-Car location on University Avenue. With so many public transportation options available, it’s entirely feasible for locals to get by without owning a car. “A lot of residents work in the downtown area or on campuses,” Parker says.
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Parks in this Area
Joaquin Park
Pioneer Park
Memorial Park
North Park
Grills
Playground
Provo City Park
Transit
Airport
Provo Municipal
9 min drive
Bus
400 South Station
Bus
Freedom Blvd & 300 N (Nb)
Bus
100 N & 100 W (Eb)
Bus
University Ave & Center St (Sb)
Bus
Freedom Blvd & 100 S (Sb)
Bus
Center Street Station
Bus
100 N & 30 W
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Provo
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Provo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Provo, Provo sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Provo, Provo over the last 12 months is $347,375, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,243
Median Age
28
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
4.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,302
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,234
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
40.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
77.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
39''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
91/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
