Provo, Utah
BYU energy meets startup culture
U.S. News (2025)
#7 Best Places to Live
Forbes (2024)
#2 Best Cities for Young Families
WhereAtHome Score
73.8
Cout of 100
Overview
Provo anchors the southern end of Utah's tech corridor and is home to Brigham Young University. The city offers exceptional safety, very low unemployment, and access to outdoor recreation. Strong LDS culture shapes the community, creating a family-oriented environment with low crime.
Key Highlights
- Brigham Young University campus
- Heart of Utah's tech startup scene
- Extremely low crime and unemployment
- Outstanding outdoor recreation access
- Very family-oriented community
- More affordable than Salt Lake City
Key Metrics
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Utah County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
92°F
Winter Low
24°F
Annual Rainfall
17"
Sunny Days
226
Amenities & Infrastructure
42+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
2 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
2 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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