Spanish Fork, Spanish Fork UT — neighborhood review

Spanish Fork, UT

Spanish Fork · Utah County · UT 84660

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$489K

Median Price

82/100

Walk Score

8.8/10

Schools

35 min

to Salt Lake City

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
88/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B-Commute
70/100
B+Walkability
82/100
WYLT Score71/100

Our Take

Spanish Fork offers solid schools, a friendly family vibe and a reasonable cost of living for the area, but you’ll need a car and the dining and nightlife scene is thin. It’s a decent spot for commuters and families who want a quiet, suburban life.

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The Good

  • Highly rated public schools (average 8.5/10)
  • Median income near $94k, home prices affordable compared to larger metros
  • Low flood risk, decent air quality
  • Family‑friendly community with plenty of parks

Real Talk

  • !Walk score is 7 – almost all errands require a car
  • !Limited nightlife and dining options compared to bigger cities
  • !Commute to Salt Lake City can be 30‑40 minutes during rush hour
  • !Traffic on I‑15 is heavy at peak times
  • $Higher property tax rates for the state of Utah
  • $Utility costs (water, electric) can be above national average
  • $Potential costs for home maintenance in a semi‑rural setting

Best For

familiescommutersmoderate_cost_suburbremote_workers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Spanish Fork, UT

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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