Tremonton — called “Tremont” by locals — has a population of 13,700 and is considered a retail hub for Bear River Valley. It is also the last full-service stop before crossing the Idaho border. Two major highways are accessible to and from the city, with Ogden only about 39 miles south. “We’re like the crossroads of Utah because we have the main roads coming in and out. There are so many attractions within 20 minutes of us,” says Real Estate Agent Lacey Hansen with Rodeo Realty, who has over 15 years of experience and lives in the city.
Originally settled in 1888 by midwestern farmers, Tremonton became an official city in the early 1900s, finding success in agriculture. Now, the city’s top industries include manufacturing, retail trade and construction. The area’s top employers include Proctor and Gamble, Post, New Corps and the Lakeshore Learning Facility.
Tremonton’s historic homes and modern townhouses
Tremonton City’s Historic District encompasses several streets centered on Main Street. Traditional single-story homes and farmhouses built in the 1910s are the common styles, as well as a handful of manufactured communities. Other parts of the city have mid-century ranch-style homes and split levels. There is also new construction single- and multi-story Craftsman homes. Most townhouses are modern, having been built in the 2020s.
Single-family homes in Tremonton have a median price of $425,000, while townhouses have a median price of $300,000.
Shops and restaurants lining downtown’s Main Street
Downtown Tremonton is the city’s primary district for retail and dining, with dozens of local shops, boutiques and eateries lining Main Street. Restaurants include coffee shops, international eateries, casual American restaurants and a bar. Ridley’s Farmers Market is one of two grocery stores in the area. “We have small boutiques in Tremont, but as far as necessities go, we’re only about 20 minutes away from bigger shopping in Brigham City,” Hansen says. Farther west, along Main Street, toward Interstate 15, there are multiple fast-food options, auto dealerships and a regional grocery store
Tremonton Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday, from May to October, and supports local farmers and vendors.
Parks and natural recreation in Bear River Valley
There are nine public parks in Tremonton, including multiple ball fields, playgrounds, a skate park and a splash pad. Shuman Park and Jeanie Stevens Park both have stages for live events. There’s also the nine-hole Skyway Golf & Country Club. Tremonton Recreation provides multiple competitive sports programs, summer camps and classes for all ages.
The Malad River flows through the city, with an accompanying walking trail. Over 7 miles away, in Honeyville, is the Crystal Hot Springs. The Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area is about 10 miles southwest.
Celebrating the community through rodeos
About a mile west of downtown is the Box Elder Fairgrounds, the county’s premier event space, hosting events such as the Box Elder County Fair and Golden Spike Rodeo, the oldest of its kind in Utah. Both events are in conjunction with each other for a six-day celebration every August. “They do something at the rodeo grounds every weekend if not every night,” Hansen says.
Navigating Tremonton’s major highway systems
Tremonton is located at the junction of Interstates 15 and 84. I-15 travels north to the Idaho border and south to Ogden and Salt Lake City, while I-84 heads northwest. Additionally, Utah state Route 102 is the city’s main thoroughfare. The Salt Lake Express has a bus stop in Tremonton. Driving is the primary means of getting around, though there are sidewalks along many neighborhood streets. “Depending on what time of year you come, you might find a cow walking down the road with you too,” Hansen says.
Getting educated in Box Elder County
Tremonton and nearby Garland are both served by the Box Elder School District, which enrolls roughly 12,600 students across 20 public schools, earning a B grade from Niche. Among the zoned schools shared between both cities are two elementary schools and an intermediate school, all in Tremonton, and a middle school and a high school, both in Garland. Utah State University-Brigham City is the closest college campus, around 20 miles away.
Extreme temperatures and decreasing crime
According to the Bureau of Criminal Identification, the number of violent offenses reported in 2024 by the Tremonton Garland Police Department saw a 56% decrease from 2020. Reported property offenses decreased by 58% over the same 4-year timeframe.
While the city's residents experience all four seasons, temperatures can be extreme — winters can get as low as 17 degrees, and summers can reach 88. Tremonton’s average annual snowfall is 42 inches. In the dry season, the Tremonton Fire Department has a station in the city prepared to combat any potential wildfires.
I came to Logan to attend Utah State University and fell in love with Cache Valley. After graduating from Utah State in 2002 with a degree in Marketing, my wife and I decided to live in Providence, Utah. I enjoy the outdoors and all Cache Valley has to offer. Snowboarding at Beaver Mountain, Hiking and Climbing in Logan Canyon, Fishing the Logan and Blacksmith Fork Rivers, Hanging out at The American West Heritage Center in Wellsville, and Camping in the many campgrounds up Logan Canyon are a few of my families favorite activities.
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