At a Glance
Median Income
$62,800
$26,755 per capita
Home Value
$437,100
Zillow: $480,829
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
206/100K
1,281/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8.4% smoking rate
How Provo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Provo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Provo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Provo residents earn a median household income of $62,800 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,755. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Provo is $437,100 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,829. Median rent is $1,152/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Provo reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,281/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.
Education
45.0% of adults in Provo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Provo has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population114,303
Median Age23.7 yrs
Density2,729/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$26,755
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
C+
Home Value$437,100
Rent$1,152
Ownership39.9%
Zillow$480,829
Housing Units35,079
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent206/100K
Property1,281/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault114/100K
Burglary70/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation4,616 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations43
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Provo was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
12.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.