Why Live in Downtown Provo
Downtown Provo, nestled beneath the Wasatch Range, is a vibrant area infused with youthful energy from the nearby Brigham Young University. This neighborhood offers a diverse dining scene, with options like Salvadoran cuisine at El Mexsal, Navajo tacos at Black Sheep Café, and Indian dishes at Bombay House. For nightlife, residents can enjoy karaoke at Heart & Seoul or comedy at Dry Bar Comedy Club. The area is highly walkable, with paved sidewalks and tree-lined streets, and features a mix of apartment complexes and historic single-story bungalows. Pioneer Park, located on the western edge, hosts the Provo Farmers Market and offers a playground and splash pad. Nearby, the Provo Recreation Center provides an indoor aquatic center and skate park, while Peaks Ice Arena offers indoor skating. Public transportation is abundant, with bus stops and the UTA FrontRunner commuter rail facilitating travel within Provo and to Salt Lake City. The California Zephyr Amtrak train also stops here. Provo High School, with its high rating, serves the area, though it is located further west. Downtown Provo's amenities and public transit options make it possible for residents to live without a car, with many working locally or on nearby campuses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downtown Provo a good place to live?
Downtown Provo is a good place to live. Downtown Provo is considered very walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Downtown Provo is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Downtown Provo has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.7 people per acre and a median age of 28. The average household income is $55,234 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 40.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Provo are renters, with 93.2% of residents renting and 6.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Downtown Provo can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Downtown Provo neighborhood guide.
Is Downtown Provo, UT a safe neighborhood?
Downtown Provo, UT is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Provo?
The median home price in Downtown Provo is $599,922. If you put a 20% down payment of $120,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,110 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $133K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Provo. The average household income in Downtown Provo is $55K.
What are the best public schools in Downtown Provo?
The best public schools that serve Downtown Provo are:
- Timpview High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 24:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Centennial Middle School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Provo High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 25:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
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Home Trends in Downtown Provo, UT
On average, homes in Downtown Provo, Provo sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Provo, Provo over the last 12 months is $599,000, up 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$599,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$599,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$303
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$599,922
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
51%