Provo, Utah
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Provo.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Provo?
Provo planning snapshot: population 114,303, housing index 115 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $437,100, median rent $1,152, and income near $62,800. Expect 90°F summer highs, 26°F winter lows, and about 17-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 18 per 100k (catalog avg 602.7).
- Housing cost index
- 115U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $437,100U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,152U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $62,800U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 3.8%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 17 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 18per 100k · avg 602.7
- Summer high
- 90°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Provo compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 114,303City limits · not metro/MSA
- Median household income
- $62,800Incorporated place (ACS)20% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538
- Housing cost index
- 115ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)15% above U.S. avgU.S. 100
- Median home value
- $437,100City limits (ACS)44% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,152City limits (ACS)15% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348
- Unemployment
- 3.8%County LAUS · not city-onlyNear U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts
- Avg commute
- 17 min32% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 4011% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 18launch estimate, not FBI-verified yet
- Property crime rate
- 42launch estimate, not FBI-verified yet
- Summer high
- 90°F3.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 26°F8.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 15.5 in53% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 274Near U.S. avg (269)U.S. 269
Population trend
Provo grew 2.3% from 112,923 in 2010 to 115,479 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024)
Is Provo expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Provo runs 15 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 115 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $437,100 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,152 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Provo?
Budget first around $1,152/month rent or $437,100 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $437,100
- Median rent $1,152/month
- Median household income $62,800
What is the job market like in Provo?
Labor-market context for Provo: unemployment 3.8% and median income $62,800. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 3.8% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $62,800
How long is the typical commute in Provo?
Plan on roughly 17 minutes each way in Provo. Walk Score estimates around 40 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 17 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 40/100
Is Provo safer than similar U.S. cities?
Provo's FBI-derived violent rate (~18/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 18 per 100k
- Property 42 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Provo?
Provo's climate profile: 90°F summer peaks, 26°F winter mornings, 15.5" annual rainfall, and 274 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 90°F
- Winter low 26°F
- 15.5 in rain · 274 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Provo?
Downtown is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Joaquin and South Campus once you know your job location.
- Downtown
- Joaquin
- South Campus
Compare Provo with another city
Wasatch Front powder days and rapid suburban expansion are the draw. Roughly 274 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 17 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 40/100. Labor-market readings near 3.8% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Safety figures are still on the curated-seed baseline for this city; check back once FBI Crime Data Explorer enrichment has run for an actual per-100k rate.
Relocators eyeing Provo, Utah will find roughly 114,303 residents within city limits. With median income around $62,800 and a cost index of 115, the market reads above the national housing-cost baseline. Budget for median rents around $1,152 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Downtown draws the first wave of relocators; Joaquin and South Campus tend to show up once people trade vibe for school or parking tradeoffs. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Provo with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- Joaquin
- South Campus
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Provo city, 1600000US4962470)
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Utah County, June 2026
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer (curated seed)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00024127 SALT LAKE CITY INTL AP)
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024)
Last updated 2026-08-03