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Provo, UT vs Taylorsville, UT
Provo, UT vs Taylorsville, UT: What the data shows
Provo, UT is in Provo, UT while Taylorsville, UT is in Taylorsville, UT — both in the same state. On home prices, Taylorsville, UT is the more affordable option at $385,200 median — $78,200 less than Provo, UT's $463,400. WYLT rates Provo, UT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Taylorsville, UT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Taylorsville, UT has the stronger safety profile of the two. Provo, UT has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Taylorsville, UT has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Provo, UT has Low flood risk and Taylorsville, UT has High flood risk.
Provo, UT is the more walkable neighborhood. Provo, UT scores 23/100 (car-dependent) versus Taylorsville, UT's 4/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Provo, UT rates 8.3/10 and Taylorsville, UT rates 8.3/10.
| Category | Provo, UT | Taylorsville, UT |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Think twice |
| Median Price | $463K | $385K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $1K |
| Median Income | $67K | $74K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | High | Moderate ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 23/100 ✓ More walkable | 4/100 |
| Transit Score | 30/100 ✓ Better transit | 1/100 |
| Bike Score | 25/100 ✓ More bikeable | 18/100 |
| Commute | 15 min ✓ Shorter commute | 35 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | B ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Best for | Students and recent graduatesYoung professionals in tech and educationFamilies seeking quality schools | FamiliesCommutersYoung Professionals |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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