The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 84601 sells for about $430,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.27% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,199 a month.
ZIP 84601 — Provo
The 84601 housing market is showing signs of stabilization as inventory levels rise and price growth moderates. While the year-over-year median price has seen a slight decline, the market remains active with a healthy pace of sales. Buyers are finding more options compared to previous years, though affordability remains a key factor for the local renter-heavy population.
This ZIP is ideal for students, young professionals, and families seeking proximity to university amenities and a vibrant, walkable downtown core.
Median prices moved down 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 19.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 84601, Utah County, UT
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Provo are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the area.
Schools in the 84601 area are part of the Provo City School District, which maintains a mix of highly rated elementary schools and diverse secondary options.
The area faces moderate risks related to wildfire smoke and occasional localized flooding, typical of the Wasatch Front region.
Provo is a major economic hub driven by the presence of Brigham Young University and a growing technology sector, with ongoing infrastructure improvements along the I-15 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Utah County based on fair market value, with specific rates determined by the local school district and municipal levies.
Residents benefit from proximity to the I-15 freeway and the Utah Transit Authority's FrontRunner commuter rail, providing access to the broader Salt Lake City metropolitan area.
The area features extensive access to the Provo River Trail, Utah Lake State Park, and numerous municipal parks, alongside the shopping and dining districts of downtown Provo.
The rental market is heavily influenced by the student population, leading to high demand and seasonal vacancy fluctuations.
The economy is anchored by Brigham Young University, Utah Valley Hospital, and a burgeoning tech corridor that attracts significant regional investment.
The area is well-served by the I-15 highway and the UVX bus rapid transit system, which connects major employment and education hubs.
Ongoing urban renewal projects in downtown Provo are focused on increasing density and mixed-use residential capacity.
The Utah County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing annual market adjustments to ensure assessments align with current sales data.
Parcels are subject to Provo City School District taxes and various municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with wildfire and seismic activity.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Thanksgiving Point4.617 mi
- Splash Summit Waterpark45 mi
- The Grid4.610.1 mi
- Classic Skating & Fun Center4.45.8 mi
- Airborne Lindon4.89.5 mi
- UCCU Center4.44.6 mi
- LaVell Edwards Stadium (LES)4.74.8 mi
- Topgolf46.5 mi
- Megaplex Lehi at Thanksgiving Point4.516.8 mi
- Cornbelly's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest4.317 mi
- Megaplex Vineyard at Geneva4.66.6 mi
- Utah Lake State Park4.31.8 mi
- Peaks Ice Arena4.54.9 mi
- Dreamwalk Park4.84.9 mi
- Lakeside Sports Park4.65.5 mi
- Cook Family Park4.611 mi
- Utah Lake State Park4.31.8 mi
- Lakeside Sports Park4.65.5 mi
- Battle Creek Falls Trail Head4.710.5 mi
- Airborne Lindon4.89.5 mi
- Lindon Marina4.28.2 mi
- Saratoga Springs Marina4.49.3 mi
- American Fork Marina4.49.9 mi
- Utah Lake4.14.1 mi
- Topgolf46.5 mi
- Hobble Creek Golf Course4.511.9 mi
- Links at Sleepy Ridge4.45 mi
- TalonsCove Golf Club4.111.9 mi
- Timpanogos Golf Club2.93.9 mi
- WinCo Foods4.57 mi
- University Place4.34.9 mi
- Smith's4.23.8 mi
- Rancho Markets4.24.2 mi
- Provo Towne Centre43.3 mi
- Provo Airport4.40.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large waterfront park offering boating, fishing, and camping.
Extensive paved trail system connecting the city to the mountains.
Historic district with diverse restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment venues.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.