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Springville.
About
Life in Springville
Springville functions as a practical home base for professionals commuting to the Provo-Orem or Salt Lake City job markets, with an average commute of just over 23 minutes. The median household income sits at $89,816 and unemployment is low at 3.9%, though you'll want to factor in that most jobs aren't actually in Springville itself—this is a place where people live and work elsewhere. Housing costs are moderate by current Utah standards, with median home values around $454,400 and median rent at $1,572 monthly, making it more affordable than Salt Lake City proper but reflective of the region's overall growth.
Springville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
11.2%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Springville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Springville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.8%), and 19.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
34.1%
of residents
65 and Older
10.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.3%
of households
Married Couples
66.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for UT
Rent, home values, and income in Springville
In Springville, home values are 7% below the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,271
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $503,058 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Springville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Springville is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Springville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Provo-Orem, UT metro area
Commute22.7 min avg
How Springville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Springville, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)
Small hub531k passengers boarded in 2025
- 47 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Springville runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
132.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
767.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Springville Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Utah County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Utah County, which includes Springville, the most common type is heavy snow, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | High Wind | $616,000 |
| 2024 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2023 | 51 | Heavy Snow | $160,750 |
| 2022 | 29 | Heavy Snow | $30,500 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $107,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Flash Flood | $288,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Utah County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Utah County, which includes Springville, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Utah County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Springville has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.2"
Annual Snowfall
66.0"
Hot Days/Year
60
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
93
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 2.11" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.08" |
| Mar | 57°F | 33°F | 2.16" |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 2.47" |
| May | 74°F | 46°F | 2.11" |
| Jun | 86°F | 53°F | 0.97" |
| Jul | 93°F | 61°F | 0.57" |
| Aug | 91°F | 60°F | 0.74" |
| Sep | 81°F | 51°F | 1.40" |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 1.81" |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 1.80" |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 1.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Springville
Uninsured
9.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Springville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Utah State Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Provo
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Provo
Mountain View Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Payson
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Springville
Springville's student/teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Springville (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 32,952 students · in-state tuition $6,888 · 86% graduate · median earnings $80,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 28,453 students · in-state tuition $6,674 · 48% graduate · median earnings $60,162 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 669 students · in-state tuition $16,606 · 65% graduate · median earnings $42,739 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 118 students · 98% graduate · median earnings $36,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Springville
Springville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayPublic Libraries in Springville
Springville Public Library
45 South Main Street, Springville
Cities Near Springville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Springville FAQ
Is Springville, Utah affordable?⌄
Springville's median rent is $1,572/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $89,816/year. Median home value is $454,400.
Is Springville, Utah safe?⌄
Springville's violent crime rate was 133 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 768 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Springville, Utah?⌄
Springville has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Springville, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Springville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,572/month and median household income is $89,816/year. The median home value is $454,400. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Springville, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Springville is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from