Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) F
Pendulum Court
Coffee Shop
Sodalicious
Coffee Shop
Clementine Coffee and Tea House
Coffee Shop
Cocoa Bean Cupcake and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Pod
Coffee Shop
Peace on Earth
Coffee Shop
Estralita de la Sur
Coffee Shop
Cafe 300
Coffee Shop
Saigon Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Pod
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (25) A+
Varsity Theater
Cinema
BYU Museum of Art
Museum
Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Museum
Marriott Center
Stadium
Splash Summit Water Park
Attraction
Splash Summit Water Park
Water Park
Fat Cats
Bowling Alley
Miller Park
Stadium
Museum of Mormon Mexican History
Museum
LaVell Edwards Stadium
Stadium
BYU Museum of Paleontology
Museum
Castle Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum
Museum
Dry Bar Comedy
Theatre Arts
The "Y"
Attraction
BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures
Museum
Covey Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Cinemark 16
Cinema
Miracle Bowl
Bowling Alley
Cinemark University Mall
Cinema
Orem Heritage Museum
Museum
SCERA Center For The Arts
Theatre Arts
SCERA Center for the Arts
Cinema
Rock Garden
Attraction
Food and Drink (64) A+
Cupbop
Fast Food
Slab Pizza
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
The Commons at the Cannon Center
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Penguin Brother's
Sweets
Rancheritos Mexican Food
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Costa Vida
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Swig
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Bowl of Heaven
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
VASA Fitness
Gym
Provo Recreation Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Vasa
Gym
3b Yoga
Gym
Exceleration Tumbling & Cheer
Gym
Groceries (21) F
BYU Creamery Outlet at Helamen
Grocery Store
Provo Bakery
Bakery
Smith's
Grocery Store
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Provo Meat and Packaging Co
Butcher
Time Traveler's Bakery
Bakery
Bianca's La Petite French Bakery
Bakery
Great Harvest
Bakery
Macey's
Grocery Store
BYU Creamery at Wyview
Grocery Store
Asian Market
Grocery Store
Delipan Bakery
Bakery
Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Markets
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Day's Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Cake Creation Studio
Bakery
Süss Cookie Company
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (159) A+
Kiwanis Park
Park
Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum and Botany Pond
Park
Joaquin Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Picnic Area of Wymount Terrace
Park
Fox Field
Park
Harmon Park
Park
Neighborhood Park
Park
Wells Fargo Park
Park
North Park
Park
Provost Park
Park
Branbury-Moon River Greenway
Park
Maeser Park
Park
Exchange Park
Park
Splash Pad
Playground
Pioneer Park
Park
Sertoma Park
Park
Slate Canyon Park
Park
Rock Canyon Trailhead
Park
Cottontree Square Parkway
Park
The Park at Rock Canyon
Park
Upper Playground
Playground
2230 North Trailhead
Park
Lower Playground
Playground
Lions Park
Park
Shops (72) A+
South End Market
Convenience Store
Craig's Cuts
Hairdresser
BYU Store
Books
BYU Creamery on Ninth East
Convenience Store
Mad Dog Cycles
Bicycle
BYU Creamery Outlet
Convenience Store
BYU Creamery Outlet
Convenience Store
Culinary Support Center
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Campus Floral
Florist
Model Nail Salon
Beauty
Freedom Mini Mall
Mall
Harmony
Fabric
Craig's Cuts
Hairdresser
Ascent
Clothing
Goldsmith & Co Jewelers
Fashion
Legends Spa
Beauty
Acaydia Spa & School Of Aesthetics
Beauty
Perfectly Suited
Clothing
Lund Optical
Optician
Taylor's Bike Shop
Bicycle
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Phone Restore
Electronics
Conoco
Convenience Store
Cats Cradle Antiques & Art
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in Provo.
Public Transit Stops (215)
Stops & Stations
A+
900 N / 800 E (EB)
Bus Stop
900 N / 800 E (WB)
Bus Stop
BYU South Campus
Bus Stop
BYU South Campus
Bus Stop
Wilkinson Center
Bus Stop
700 N / 600 E (WB)
Bus Stop
700 N / 600 E (EB)
Bus Stop
900 E / 450 N (NB)
Bus Stop
Joaquin
Bus Stop
900 E / 450 N (SB)
Bus Stop
Museum of Art
Bus Stop
450 North (King Henry)
Bus Stop
900 E / 300 N (SB)
Bus Stop
900 E / 300 N (NB)
Bus Stop
700 N / 200 E (EB)
Bus Stop
700 N / 200 E (WB)
Bus Stop
900 E / 200 N (NB)
Bus Stop
900 E / 200 N (SB)
Bus Stop
UTA Route 831 (northbound)
Bus Stop
University Ave / 960 N (NB)
Bus Stop
University Ave / 960 N (SB)
Bus Stop
900 E / Center St (SB)
Bus Stop
University Ave @ 691 N
Bus Stop
Academy Square
Bus Stop
900 E / Center St (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.5%
C
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Provo is 112/100 - which is 8% higher than Utah.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B-
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crime A-

Provo crime rates are 1,547 per 100k, which is 28% lower than Utah
Property Crime
1,399 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
147 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C

The median income in Provo is $50,072 - which is 20% lower than Utah.
Med. Household Income
$50,072
F
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
C+
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Cougar Dental
Dentist
BYU Police Department
Police
Student Health Center
Clinic
Utah Valley Pediatrics
Doctor
Utah State Hospital
Hospital
Utah Valley Hospital
Hospital
Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
Doctor
Revere Health
Hospital
Provo Police Department
Police
Provo Fire Department
Fire Station
Orem/Provo-Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Edge Orthodontics
Doctor
National Kidney Foundation of Utah & Idaho
Doctor
Clinicians Report
Doctor
IOCDME
Clinic
Monarch Dental
Dentist
Nord Orthodontics
Dentist
White Smiles
Dentist
Orem Fire Station #1
Fire Station
University of Utah Health Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Orem VA Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D+
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housing B+

Provo home prices are $298,000 - which is 33% higher than Utah
Home Price
$298,000
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28%
A+
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C+

The Provo graduation rate is 90% - which is 2% higher than Utah
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
90%
B+
Elementary Schools (21) D-
Wasatch School
Provo Peaks School
Oak Springs School
Provo Eschool
Timpanogos School
Provost School
Rock Canyon School
Franklin School
Freedom Preparatory Academy
Ivy Hall Academy
Independence High
Westridge School
Edgemont School
Sunset View School
Treeside Charter School
Hillcrest School
Spring Creek School
Kindercare Learning Center-Orem
Cherry Hill School
Cherry Hill Gt Program
Walden School Of Liberal Arts
Amelia Earhart School
Canyon Crest School
Westmore School
Provo Canyon School-Provo Campus
High Schools (11) F
Provo High
Oak Springs School
Provo Eschool
Discovery Academy
Freedom Preparatory Academy
Provo Adult Education
Independence High
Timpview High
Slate Canyon
Walden School Of Liberal Arts
Provo Canyon School-Provo Campus
South Region Deaf
Orem High
Lakeridge Jr High
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Arches Academy
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ratings A+

Provo has an overall rating of 87% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes
A-
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Provo, UT - Pleasantly Surprised 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2010) In 2005, I made my first trip to Utah. I took a flight from JFK Airport in New York to Salt Lake City International Airport. I came over to visit my friend who studied at Provo's Brigham Young University, one of the biggest private schools in the country. He picked me up at the a ...Read More irport and we drove to the city of Provo along Interstate 15, which took about 40 minutes. It was a scenic drive, particularly at the end as we passed through a valley between Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountains.

When we finally arrived in Provo, I was inspired by the modern campus of Brigham Young University (BYU), which is overlooked by the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We actually watched a football game at the 65,000 seat capacity LaVell Edwards Stadium and cheered on the Cougars. There was a beautiful contrast between the peaceful mountain peaks and the tens of thousands of screaming fans.

During my trip to Provo, I quickly discovered the strong influence of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the city. BYU is actually owned and operated by this Christian denomination. I was equally amazed by the Provo Utah Temple, whose modern museum-like architecture blends in well with the surrounding mountains and clear blue sky.

Don't think that Provo is some backward community full of religious zealots. I discovered plenty of high technology and retail firms such as Action Target and Novell. Provo Town Centre is one of the premier shopping malls in the Salt Lake City Metro area, with anchor stores such as Sears and JCPenny. Provo's streets are full of modern commercial spaces and homes, and I would never have guessed that the city's history goes back to the mid 19th century. Read Less
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      Provo, UT

      Known as Utah's Happy Valley, Provo is an up-and-coming city that is great for families and young working adults. Located about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City, Provo is home to Brigham Young University, one of the largest private schools in America. The predominantly Mormon school has seen a transformation in the city as more and more non-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints move to the area to take advantage of affordable home prices, good schools, and a high quality of life.

      One of the most appealing aspects of Provo is its proximity to Utah's thriving IT economy. The Silicon Slopes are located a quick 15 minute drive north on I-15 making Provo a launching pad for those who want to explore a career in this fast growing field. In addition to BYU, Provo is near Utah Valley University that offers students a four-year degree program without the religious affiliation. For those who have just moved to Provo, one of the first things you should do is check out the University's Creamery and enjoy some delicious ice cream.

      Provo is located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, and there are spectacular views to be had throughout the city. One of the most prominent features that is visible from all parts of the city is the large Y that is painted on to the side of the mountain above. If you are looking to get away in nature for a few hours, it is a relatively simple hike to get up to the Y from the city.

      One of the city's most appealing aspects is the lack of traffic and relative easy commute. For those who do not want to rely on a vehicle as their primary method of transportation, Provo has a large number of bus routes that are operated by the Utah Transit Authority. The FrontRunner train also has a Provo station at the southern end of the route that will get you to Salt Lake City in about one hour.

      Home prices tend to become more expensive as you get closer to the mountains since the views are extremely desirable. If you are a skier, you will love getting away up Provo Canyon to ski at the ski resort. Timpanogos Cave is another nearby attraction that is very popular with people who call Utah home.

      Most new residents to Provo are impressed with its hospitality. There is a reason that it is known as Utah's Happy Valley, and it is predominantly because of the friendly folks who call this area home and enjoy its pleasant year-round weather. If you are looking for a great place to raise a family, consider Provo.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Provo? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kiwanis Park
      Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum and Botany Pond
      Joaquin Park
      Memorial Park
      Picnic Area of Wymount Terrace
      Fox Field
      Harmon Park
      Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Varsity Theater
      BYU Museum of Art
      Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
      Marriott Center
      Splash Summit Water Park
      Splash Summit Water Park
      Fat Cats
      Miller Park

      Food & Drink

      Cupbop
      Slab Pizza
      Jamba
      Subway
      Crumbl Cookies
      Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food
      Taco Bell
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Provo? Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in Provo.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Provo a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Utah State Hospital
      Utah Valley Hospital
      Revere Health

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
      Clinicians Report
      Edge Orthodontics
      National Kidney Foundation of Utah & Idaho
      Utah Valley Pediatrics