What Nobody Tells You About Living in Provo

In this video I will be discussing what it is like Living in Provo, Utah. Although Provo and Utah valley are often referred to as happy valley, Living in Provo is not always sunshine and rainbows. There are downsides to living in. Provo. I'll be discussing 7 downsides to living in Provo, like winter inversions to limited transportation options and very few coffee shops or nightclubs.

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[TheCourageousStylist]

I just visited there from Philadelphia and I felt that the driving was much more calm and easy than where I’m from. I didn’t notice anyone cutting people off. It was nice!

[scrumps]

Something I wish I would have known before I moved here is that if you aren’t of the LDS faith it can be difficult. I moved here from Southern California for a job opportunity and a better place to raise my kids. Two months after moving my 4 year old son was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer. When people realized we weren’t Mormon it was difficult to find help. Kids weren’t allowed to play with my kids, parents wouldn’t help watch my other children while I spent time with my son in the hospital etc. it was quite awful.
Not only that but my 7 year old daughter had her birthday that summer and came home telling me I wasn’t a good mom because her teacher told her I should be having her baptized because she turned 8. One of my sons came home from a neighbors house and I’d found out the neighbors were secretly having the elders over while to give my son “lessons” with plans to have him baptized, all without informing me of anything.
If you aren’t LDS and have children I’d just recommend being aware. There are some very lovely people here but judgement is high.

[moa]

I don’t see the lack of nightclubs in the Provo-Orem area as a negative factor because there will likely be less violence.

[kcnurse]

The train that goes all the way to Ogden is called Frontrunner. Trax is light rail trains in Salt Lake Valley that you can meet at a few of the Frontrunner stations. Actually there is an easy Frontrunner/Trax trip that takes you straight to the airport. Parking is limited at the Frontrunner stations and bus service outside the central area of Provo is very limited but Uber/Lyft are reliable for getting to/from the stations if you don’t have a family member or friend available to take you.

[mongoutube]

I'm 66 yr old. I was born and raised in L.A. Lived in Las Vegas for 8 years. Lived in Seattle for 30. Vacation home in Phoenix. Moved to Utah Co. 3 years ago. For sure, no doubt about it, no contest, Utah drivers are THE worst! I couldn't believe it because outside their cars mormons are the most courteous folks I've ever been around.

[dk]

Thanks for the details regarding the inversion winter. So, primarily in January, potentially lasting a month. Good to know if you have respiratory concerns.

[elizabethmeltzer]

Not a lot of restaurants open on Sunday! Great video though, love Provo!

[matiasherrera]

Thanks for your video ... !!. I'm from Argentina...living in Provo since 2021 ...and after traveling across of 9 country's I found in Provo a peaceful place to live ...but I guess we need work more in others aspects like culture arts and human development. Ps. I'm your new subscriber.

[ff]

I think every city says their drivers are the worst. I don't think Utah drivers are any worse than anywhere else.

[sonigokuu]

Thank you for bringing up the lack of nightlife in Provo! Very few real estate channels will bring that up.

[dkjensen]

Actual information about Provo, from someone who has lived here for 20 years:
1.) The lack of "night life" is not due to lack of demand. Provo City Council has banned brew pubs and the Utah Legislature has restrictions on locations for bars and any establishment that serves alcohol. These restrictions make most all of Downtown Provo ineligible, as Downtown has an LDS temple and two parks and any place that serves alcohol has to be at least 500 feet away from these facilities.
2.) Provo values ma and pop businesses, not chain stores. This means Provo has a lot of local restaurants. It's a surprisingly decent restaurant scene. For chain stores, you'll most likely have to go to Orem or Spanish Fork.
3.) Provo has beautiful historic homes surrounding its downtown. The core of the city is very walkable, has a bus rapid transit system, and is bike friendly.
4.) The Downtown Provo area and around BYU campus are politically purple, even slightly blue in some precincts. The west and north are red. If you leave Provo heading either north or south, it gets strongly conservative.
5.) Life is isolating if you aren't LDS. The downtown area has more diversity (religion, race, ethnicity) and is more LGBTQ friendly (just don't live in the 5-6 blocks south of BYU if you aren't a student or college-aged). Conversely, if you are LDS and want strong stable LDS wards (not student aged), look west and north.
6.) The grocery stores are located downtown. The west and southeast are a ways from a grocery store.
7.) Provo has top tier outdoor recreational access and opportunities. If you live near the bench you can hike from your house. Little Rock Canyon, Rock Canyon, Slide Canyon, and Slate Canyon are all great hikes. The BST and Provo River Trail are wonderful and connect into long distance regional trails.
8.) BYU sports are a good time. Big 12 football and basketball are both elite, but the under-the-radar sports of volleyball (men's and women's) and women's soccer are quite popular and have an excellent atmosphere. Whether you have ties to BYU, it is worth going. BYU rugby is also worth checking out.
9.) Provo is a very clean city but this comes at a cost. Provo City Council are sticklers when it comes to zoning. If you are over-occupied, rent illegally, park too long on the street, or don't quite keep up that old car out front, you will get a citation. They consistently make code enforcement their top priority. Make sure to know the rules.

[steveinspfork]

one glaring omission: No grocery store for West-side Provo residents as promised by Mayor Kafusi during her initial campaign. 😩

[kenhunt]

Provo is in a beautiful setting.
Air quality is an issue during the winter, not just January.
The bus rapid transit is a plus from BYU.
The old section is about four sq blocks. The blocks are long in Utah. But most of the City is blah. Strip malls and fast food. Still, a lot of lawns in the 2nd driest State.
The big issue is religion and political beliefs.
If you are not LDS you will have a tougher time.
If you are not Republican you will have a tougher time.
One of the most Red areas in the Country.

[Diggy-cnmw]

The mayor just announced all these new things they’re building like parks, bridges and even expanding the airport. Do you know anything about new home communities in Provo…?

[UTA_xxkx]

I bet that this guy has more thumbs down than thumbs up. Cities outgrow the original street layouts, nowhere to expand. I lived in Provo, had a car but opted to take public transportation about fifty percent of the time.

I moved to Wellington Utah, no public transportation, still have a car but Wellington doesn't have any stores except for a gas station, I travel to Price, Utah for shopping which is about five miles away, I love it here, may even go back to work via the Internet.

[richardnobbe]

Update: 6 months later Utah drivers have not gotten any better.

[normcochran]

You mean to tell me that the saints of this latter age are not at all courteous to fellow drivers? What is this world coming to other than total destruction?

[JoseDrawsandLifts]

Provo Utah drivers are the worst. I’ve seen plenty of BYU kids throwing shakes, sodas, and water bottles when people don’t let them weave in and out of traffic