What are the schools like in Provo, UT?

Provo is served primarily by Provo District. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.9:1.

What is the median household income in Provo?

The median household income in Provo, UT is $57,943 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Provo, UT?

Provo has an average high temperature of 41.2°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.9 inches.

Provo, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Provo, UT affordable or expensive?

Provo's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Provo is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $391,500 and the median rent is $1,089 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Provo, UT?

Provo has a violent crime rate of 206.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1270.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Provo, UT a Good Place to Live?

Provo is a mid-sized city of 114,400 in Utah, with a median household income of $57,943 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Provo stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Provo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Provo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.8

Provo's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Provo costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Provo, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$391,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,089	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	39.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,943	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Provo's violent crime rate is 206.6 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

206.6 /100k

Property Crime

1270.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Provo is served primarily by Provo District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Provo, UT	National Avg
School District	Provo District	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Provo sees average highs of 41.2°F in January and 95.2°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 44.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Provo, UT
Average High — January	41.2°F
Average High — July	95.2°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	44.9"

Demographics

Metric	Provo, UT	National Avg
Population	114,400	—
Median Age	23.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	6.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orem, UT 5 mi Springville, UT 6 mi Vineyard, UT 7 mi Lindon, UT 8 mi Palmyra, UT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Provo

Provo, UT is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

84604 84601 84606 84602

Provo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Provo, UT affordable or expensive?

Provo's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Provo roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $391,500 and median rent is $1,089/month.

What is the crime rate in Provo, UT?

Provo's violent crime rate is 206.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1270.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Provo?

Public schools in Provo are operated by Provo District. The district has 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1. 44.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Provo, UT a good place to live?

Provo, UT has a population of 114,400, a median household income of $57,943, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Provo?

Provo averages 41.2°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches with about 44.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Provo?

Provo, UT is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 84604, 84601, 84606, 84602.

What is the population of Provo?

The population of Provo, Utah is 114,400 with a median age of 23.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Provo?

Key numbers for living in Provo: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $391,500, median household income $57,943, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Provo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.