Providence

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Providence, UT Area Guide

One of Utah’s best suburbs for easy access to outdoor recreation

Suburban Mountain Scenic Family-Friendly Nature

Located an hour north of South Lake City, Providence is a quiet town nestled next to the Bear River Mountains. Providence balances suburban and rural landscapes with subdivisions filled with cul-de-sacs, manicured lawns, and picturesque views of the mountains in the distance. Along with gorgeous mountainous terrain, Providence also features a lot of parks and canyons, making outdoor recreation a popular pastime for residents. Visit Providence Canyon to admire a gushing waterfall or relax in a hammock. Hike up to Logan Peak to view sweeping views of the town and surrounding areas. When locals aren’t exploring natural areas, you’ll find them at one of the many community events held in town. Logan Fairgrounds, located on the outskirts of town, is home to rodeos, demolition derbies, concerts, and more. Abundant amenities and great schools attract families to Providence, while proximity to Utah State University attracts college students.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$97,800

Average: $125,291

Education

3,185

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,644

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

30 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 19% of Residents

Under 20

33%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Providence has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Providence School

Public

Grades K-5

760 Students

Spring Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

845 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Willow Park Zoo
  • Stokes Nature Center
  • American West Heritage Center
  • Hyrum State Park

Commuter Rail

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.