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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Samuel Smith

Worst things about Draper nobody talks about

Hey, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $726,000 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? Any help is appreciated. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

1 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
coastal_isaac21

What I wish I knew before living in Draper

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,812/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Draper sits at 140.5 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here?

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Lillian Cook

Is it worth buying in Draper?

Hey folks, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $726,000 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Draper?

0 replies 16 upvotes housing
Sadie Allen

Couple moving to Draper from out of state

Hey, Median household income is $130,680, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 50,159 people. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough ...

5 replies 15 upvotes moving
Naomi Cook

Anyone regret moving to Draper?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 44-year-old chef and Median household income is $130,680, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get good serv...

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Lillian Cook

What Draper does better than anywhere else

Alright, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 50,159 people. Household incomes average around $130,680 in Draper. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-depen...

5 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Michael Watson

Life in Draper as a young professional

Median household income is $130,680, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $726,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Draper sits at 140.5 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new deve...

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Isaac Mendoza

How are the schools in Draper?

I work in manufacturing and Rent is about $1,812/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food ...

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Sadie Allen

Couple moving to Draper from out of state

So, The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge pl...

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Mia Roberts

Things that make Draper unique

Hey everyone, Median household income is $130,680, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Draper sits at 140.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $726,000 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manag...

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Mia Roberts

Things Draper needs to improve

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $130,680 in Draper. Any help is appreciated. The city has invested a lot in new development.

1 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Brielle Hernandez

Honest thoughts on life in Draper

I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,812/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Benjamin B.

Co-working spaces in Draper?

I'm a college student here and With a population of 50,159, Draper is a smaller city.

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Joseph Bailey

Best industries in Draper right now

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $130,680 in Draper. Homes are going for about $726,000 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts?

1 replies 19 upvotes jobs
coastal_isaac21

Best and worst neighborhoods in Draper

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $130,680, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. H...

1 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
Melissa W.

Is Draper a good place to live?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? Thanks! The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising...

2 replies 23 upvotes living
coastal_isaac21

Unpopular opinion about Draper

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,812 for rent here. The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. With a population of 50,159, Draper is a smaller city. Public transit needs...

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Sadie Allen

Studio apartments in Draper -options?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Draper sits at 140.5 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me...

2 replies 11 upvotes housing
Nathan Cook

Best areas to explore in Draper?

Hey, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 50,159 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Melissa W.

How is the nightlife in Draper?

OK so I'm originally from Tampa and With a population of 50,159, Draper is a smaller city. Median household income is $130,680, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. Night life ...

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Valentina Cooper

Things that make Draper unique

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Draper sits at 140.5 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Ella Cook

Is public transit usable in Draper?

We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $130,680 in Draper. Median household income is $130,680, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Draper sits at 140.5 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough duri...

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Benjamin B.

Is Draper good for remote workers?

The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The c...

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Santiago Cooper

Is public transit usable in Draper?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but You can expect to pay around $1,812 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Gianna Wright

Working remotely from Draper

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Thanks for reading.

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Gianna Wright

Is Draper good for remote workers?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $130,680 in Draper. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned?

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Lillian Cook

Thinking about relocating to Draper from Charlotte

Random thought, I relocated for work and With a population of 50,159, Draper is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,812 for rent here. Household incomes average around $130,680 in Draper. Rent is about $1,812/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $726,000, which ...

0 replies 16 upvotes moving
Lillian Cook

Best coffee shops in Draper?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $726,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Draper sits at 140.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,812 for rent here. Rent is about $1,812/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's ...

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Everett White

Commute times in Draper -how bad?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low.

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