Drawing on the area’s viticultural roots dating back to 1899, the city of Vineyard is one of Utah’s fastest growing municipalities, lying in the heart of the Utah Valley. Sitting at only 139 residents in 2010, the community is now home to more than 14,000 residents. Nestled between Lake Utah and stunning views of the Wasatch Mountains Vineyard is on a path of economic growth other cities would dream of. “Vineyard has a vibrant feel to it,” says Scott Walters of Best USA Realty. “It’s very alive everywhere you turn. People who live here want to be in the heart of the Utah Valley.” Vineyard has been moving fast since plans for the redevelopment of the former Geneva Steel steel mill site in 2012 into a 125-acre expansion of Utah Valley University to construct a west campus with more growth on the horizon.
Bridgeport Park has many contemporary single-family homes in the Vineyard UT neighborhood.
Charming townhomes in Lakefront at Vineyard Town Center in Outer Orem.
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Newer builds in subdivisions with perks
While you won’t find vineyards anymore, single-family homes range between the mid $500,00s up to $1.5 million. Newer builds typically have smaller lots but feature privacy fences to give you breathing rooms but have vast interiors with stunning design features. Families with a budget between $700,000 and $1 million can explore homes with larger lots and deep fenced-in backyards. Three-car garages are standard, and wide windows guarantee picturesque views of the lake or mountains. Condos start at $370,000 and include balconies and one-car garages across 1,200 square feet. Townhouses range between $400,000 and $600,000 and feature long kitchen islands, walk-in pantries and walk-in bedroom closets. Deep fenced-in backyards and back patios sectioned by dividers vary depending on your subdivision. Subdivisions have clubhouses, pools and ample amenities to make up for smaller lots. “Neighbors in Vineyard have access to the amenities they want, the square footage, the quartz counter tops and still pay a cheaper price compared to compared to older homes further west in Orem,” says Walters.
Beautiful two story home located in Vineyard, UT.
View of ranch homes with a three car garage located in Vineyard, UT.
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Alpine School District
Students begin at Vineyard Elementary School, rated a B on Niche, before moving on to Orem Junior High School, and Mountain View High School, rated a C-plus and B, respectively. Alpine School District offers a dual language immersion program, allowing students to spend half their day learning in English, and the other half in their target language, taking regular subjects in either Spanish, Portuguese, French or Chinese.
Vineyard Elementary School is a hub for learning in Vineyard, UT.
Areal view of Freedom Preparatory Academy located in Vineyard, UT.
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FrontRunner station brings connectivity, opportunity
Traffic is Vineyard’s most significant issue, but wide roads reflect readiness for the small city’s exponential growth. Over the past two years Vineyard has taken steps forward in sustainable growth in improving transportation infrastructure. The completion of a new Utah Transit Authority FrontRunner commuter rail station in Vineyard in 2022 connects the city to Ogden and Provo on an 83-mile line. The $16.9 million project came with funding from the state of Utah with the station sitting in Vineyard’s downtown core. The station is fully integrated, increasing the city’s transportation network and economic development opportunities. The transit system also provides service to Salt Lake City Airport, Utah Valley University and Sundance Ski Resort. Rush hour is the only consistent occasion you’ll need to expect a slowdown. Concrete sidewalks line main roads and your subdivision, making walks to the lake as easy as strolls to local parks.
Vineyard enjoys many UTA stops
Vineyard enjoys a FrontRunner station.
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Local favorites with more on the horizon
Tsubame is a local rotating sushi restaurant in the area. Conveyer belts with small plates continually glide by your booth where you can grab whatever you want whenever you want. The restaurant’s name translates to Bullet Train, a Japanese public transportation mode. If you still have room for something sweet, try popping into Brooker’s Founding Flavors for a scoop of Revolutionary Era American ice cream. Try the James Madison’s Constitutional Crunch: vanilla ice cream with chunks of Take-5 candy bar, chocolate-covered potato chips and fudgy peanut butter swirls. Grocery stores, big box retailers and University Place are less than six miles away via I-15. With Vineyard on a path of continual growth and development, large commercial complexes will play a big part in its future. The Yard shopping center is built on the former Geneva Steel site right off I-15 and anchored by a Megaplex movie theater and several quick-serve restaurants. The city’s next big project dubbed “Utah City” is a 700-acre megaproject that will create a sustainable and connected urban center that will feature a mix of housing, green space and a new commercial corridor for Vineyard. City planners have called the project one of the keys to the city’s future.
Megaplex Theatres at Geneva is a local favorite to watch the latest movies in Outer Orem.
View of Umami Japanese Barbeque restaurant located in Vineyard, UT.
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Lakefront fun
At Vineyard Beach visitors can enjoy Utah Lake from the land or the water with kayaking, paragliding and skimboarding being popular activities. Construction of a new boardwalk began in spring, 2023. The Utah Lake Shore Trail also runs along the water. This paved path is stroller and wheelchair-accessible, but dogs must be leashed. Watch the sun color the sky from blue to shades of orange, pink and purple as it slowly sets beneath the mountains across Utah Lake. This treasured view is best seen from Sunset Beach Park, where a wooden playground entertains children as you soak in this view.
Utah Lake Shore Trail by Utah Lake is the perfect place to take a relaxing walk in Outer Orem.
Utah Lake is a favorite for locals and visitors alike is located in the Outer Orem neighborhood.
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Vineyard Days
Vineyard Days mark the city’s unofficial start of the summer season. The festival gathers every neighbor and thousands from Orem during the first week of June. Teens and adults practice for months, hoping to claim champion titles in the pickleball and spike ball tournaments. After the splash pad party, spread your blanket and set up camping chairs at Grove Park for a family movie night. 10k, 5k and kids half-mile races encourage you to get active while taking in the sights of your growing community.
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