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Downtown Provo

Downtown Provo

Neighborhood in Provo, Utah

Utah County 84601, 84606

$434,430 Average Value
$319 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

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.
Enjoy shopping in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
There are many shopping options in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
There are many shopping options in 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.
Black Sheep Cafe is located in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
Rugged Grounds Coffee is located in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
Rugged Grounds Coffee is located 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.
Tree lined streets are found in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
The Downtown Provo neighborhood offers smaller bungalow style homes.
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.

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.
The UTA FrontRunner station is in easy access to the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
UTA FrontRunner Station serves the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
UTA FrontRunner Station serves 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.

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 is located near the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
Provo Peaks Arena serves the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
Provo Peaks Arena serves the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

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

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$394,500
Median Single Family Price
$435,000
Median Townhouse Price
$740,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$307,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$319
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$359,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
216
Median Year Built
1964
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,830
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,733
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
954
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
528
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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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.

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