Median Age
27 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 33% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
8%
Provo, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,260
Population
122,608
Renter Mix
60% Rent
Admire towering mountains, scenic views, and a welcoming community in Provo
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Scenic
Nestled between Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountains, Provo combines scenic beauty with a thriving community atmosphere. Home to Brigham Young University, this city of over 115,000 residents offers diverse neighborhoods and recreational opportunities. The rental market remains stable, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,198 monthly, showing a slight decrease of 0.2% over the past year.
Downtown Provo features local shops and restaurants alongside landmarks like the restored Provo City Library at Academy Square. The Utah Valley Convention Center and Covey Center for the Arts host performances and events throughout the year. Community celebrations include the Freedom Festival and Festival Latinoamericano, bringing residents together for music, food, and cultural activities.
The city's location provides easy access to outdoor recreation, from hiking trails in Rock Canyon to water sports on Utah Lake. In winter, nearby ski resorts offer world-class slopes. The growing technology sector has brought new employment opportunities, while BYU's presence contributes to the city's educational resources. With its mountain views, cultural attractions, and convenient amenities, Provo offers residents a blend of outdoor adventure and city living.
Explore the City
There are many shopping options in the Downtown Provo neighborhood.
Exchange Park, located in the Rivergrove neighborhood, provides great bike trails.
The Downtown Provo neighborhood offers easy access to fly fishing on the Provo River.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,644
Average: $81,638
Education
37,077
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
65,876
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Provo has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
60%
Non-Renters
40%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Provo, UT is $1,182 for a studio, $1,256 for one bedroom, $1,554 for two bedrooms, and $2,150 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Provo has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,256/month
646 Sq Ft
House
$1,831/month
1,668 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,534/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,624/month
1,285 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Provo, UT is 3.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Provo is 1.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,182 - $2,150. You can expect to pay 3.9% less for groceries, 20.1% less for utilities, and 2.3% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Provo, UT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
611 Students
Public
Grades K-12
42 Students
Public
Grades K-5
546 Students
Public
Grades K-5
510 Students
Public
Grades K-5
608 Students
Public
Grades K-12
42 Students
Public
Grades K-12
386 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,094 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,073 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,248 Students
Public
Grades K-12
42 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,300 Students
Public
Grades K-12
386 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,248 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,023 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
- Derrick Planetarium
- Utah Lake State Park
- Sundance Resort
Commuter Rail
- Provo Amtrak
- Provo Central Station
- Orem Central Station
- Vineyard Station
- American Fork Station
Airports
- Provo Municipal
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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 September 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.