Why Live in Manti
Manti, Utah, located in Sanpete Valley, is a small rural community with a rich history dating back to its founding by Latter-day Saints settlers in 1849. The Manti Utah Temple, with its Gothic Revival style, is a significant landmark attracting visitors. The community, home to approximately 3,600 residents, boasts a crime rate lower than the national average. Manti offers various recreational areas, including Manti City Park with its ballfield, picnic pavilions, and playground, and Manti City Pool featuring a waterslide and lazy river. Pioneer Heritage Gardens provides scenic walking paths leading to a reflecting pool. Just a few miles east, Manti-La Sal National Forest offers canyon and mountain views, ideal for camping, fishing, and ATV riding. The housing market in Manti includes historical Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, Cape Cods, ranch-style homes, contemporary homes, and multiacre farm properties. Local schools include Manti Elementary, Ephraim Middle, and Manti High, with Snow College located about 5 miles north. Main Street is the hub for local businesses, featuring Miller's Drive-Thru, Charlees Comfort Kitchen, Main Street Pizza Manti, Jensen's Department Store, Candies On Main, and MarketFresh. Annual events like the Sanpete County Fair and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Rat Fink Reunion are popular attractions. Manti is accessible via U.S. Route 89, with Salt Lake City International Airport approximately 130 miles away.
