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Living in Springville, Utah: Moving Guide and Local Real Estate Agents

Is Springville a good place to live? For many families, yes. This Utah County city of about 35,670 people (Census, 2025) has a $454,400 median home value, below Utah's $489,400 (ACS 2020–2024), plus three city parks in Hobble Creek Canyon, the Springville Museum of Art and Art City Days each June.

Red Sign Real Estate Team helps buyers and sellers in Springville and across Utah. We're part of Keller Williams Westfield at 998 N 1200 W in Orem, have worked with Utah clients since 2008 and have sold over 3,000 homes.

Springville at a glance


$454,400Median home value (owner-estimated)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2020–2024 (Utah: $489,400)

14.38 sq miLand area

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census

Moving to Springville: what to know


The basics for anyone relocating to Springville, with a source for each point.

  • Steady, slower growth: Population is up 1.1% since 2020 (Utah: +8.2%), after growing from 29,466 (2010 Census) to 35,268 (2020 Census); 86.8% of residents lived in the same house a year earlier (Utah: 86.0%). (Census QuickFacts)
  • A young, family city: 34.1% of residents are under 18 (Utah: 26.1%) and 10.2% are 65 or older (Utah: 13.0%); the city's 10,986 households average 3.25 people (Utah: 2.97). 23.3% of residents 5 and older speak a language other than English at home (Utah: 15.9%). (Census QuickFacts)
  • Location and history: Springville sits two miles east of Utah Lake and 45 miles south of Salt Lake City on I-15. The first settlers camped here on September 18, 1850; the town was first named Hobble Creek and was incorporated as Springville on February 13, 1853. The city's website calls Springville “The Art City.” (Springville City: About)
  • City-owned power: Springville runs its own electric utility (Springville Power, (801) 489-2750). The city also provides culinary water, sewer, and residential garbage and recycling; set up utilities at the Finance office, 110 S. Main Street, (801) 489-2706. Natural gas is Enbridge, billed separately ((800) 323-5517). (Springville City: Utility Services)
  • Secondary water: The city runs a pressurized irrigation (secondary water) system that shuts off around October 15 each fall, depending on weather. Homes must disconnect sprinklers from culinary water, file a Pressurized Secondary Water Application and Agreement and pass a city inspection to connect. The Plat A canals are city-owned; the rest of the surface irrigation system is run by the Springville Irrigation Company. (Springville City: Irrigation)
  • Schools: Nebo School District (not Alpine) runs Springville's public schools. (Nebo School District)
  • Road work to know about: The Canyon Road waterline replacement and intersection work (1700 E to 400 S) runs through the end of October 2026; UDOT's 1600 South widening has an anticipated completion at the end of 2026; Google Fiber is building its network in city right-of-way. (Springville City: Construction)
  • Tree City USA: Springville has been a Tree City USA every year since 1979. (Springville City: Forestry)

Living in Springville: pros and cons


What stands out in the public data. Which side matters more depends on your budget, commute and lifestyle.

Pros

  • Hobble Creek Canyon. Three city parks in the canyon plus Hobble Creek Golf Course.
  • Wayne Bartholomew Family Park. A city park with a reservoir and sandy beach.
  • Recreation, library and art. The Clyde Recreation Center, the public library and the Springville Museum of Art.
  • Art City Days. The city's annual celebration each June.
  • Home values below the state. Median home value is $454,400 vs. Utah's $489,400, and owner costs with a mortgage run $1,866 vs. $2,009.
  • High owner-occupancy. 71.7% of homes are owner-occupied (Utah 70.2%).
  • College-educated adults. 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree (Utah 37.7%).
  • Lower poverty rate. 7.3% of residents live in poverty (Utah 8.3%).

Cons

  • Lower household incomes. Median household income is $89,816 vs. Utah's $95,166.
  • Rent above the state median. Median gross rent is $1,572 vs. Utah's $1,496.
  • Commute slightly above average. Mean travel time to work is 22.7 minutes (Utah 22.1).
  • Slower population growth. Population is up 1.1% since 2020 (Utah +8.2%), so tour existing neighborhoods as well as new builds.
  • Road and utility projects. Canyon Road, 1600 South and the Google Fiber build are underway (city Construction page).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (ACS 5-year 2020–2024, Vintage 2025), Springville City, Nebo School District. Full list in the FAQ answers and the at-a-glance cards.

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Springville cost of living and home prices


Census figures are five-year averages (2020–2024), so they trail today's market. For current list prices, see Springville homes for sale below.

$454,400Median home value

Utah $489,400

$1,866Monthly owner costs, with mortgage

Utah $2,009

$1,572Median gross rent

Utah $1,496

Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Springville vs Utah, ACS 5-year 2020–2024

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Work with a Springville real estate agent


Red Sign Real Estate Team helps buyers and sellers in Springville and across Utah. Our 20 agents can walk you through Springville's city-owned power and secondary water setup, Nebo School District, and road work on Canyon Road and 1600 South, and help you time a sale and purchase in the same move.

Red Sign was founded in 2008, is part of Keller Williams Westfield at 998 N 1200 W in Orem, has sold over 3,000 homes and has earned 1,950+ five-star reviews.

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Springville homes for sale


Browse current Springville homes for sale, updated automatically from MLS data.

Hobble Creek Canyon and Springville parks


Canyon parks, the golf course and in-town parks, from the city's Parks pages. Check the Parks page for closures before you go.

Three canyon parks

Springville City runs Jolley's Ranch, Kelly's Grove and Rotary Park in Hobble Creek Canyon, each with pavilions, playgrounds and play areas.

Source: Springville City: Canyon Parks

Canyon pavilions

10 canyon pavilions can be reserved for day use or overnight group camping. They're usable May 1 through September 30 and can be booked up to a year ahead.

Source: Springville City: Canyon Parks

Jolley's Ranch campground

Jolley's Ranch also has a campground. Check the city's Parks page for current status and closures.

Source: Springville City: Parks

Hobble Creek Golf Course

A regulation 18-hole course at 94 Hobble Creek Canyon Road with a pro shop, snack bar, driving range, putting greens and chipping green. Pro shop: (801) 489-6297.

Source: Springville City: Golf

Wayne Bartholomew Family Park

A city park with a reservoir and sandy beach, plus five reservable pavilions.

Source: Springville City: Parks

In-town parks and trails

Cherry Ridge Bike Park, Spring Acres/Arts Park, Memorial Park (200 S 600 E, home of the Alan Curtis Recreation Complex), Civic Center Park and splash pad, Dry Creek Parkway and the Canyon Rd Trailhead. 13 city-park pavilions can be reserved.

Source: Springville City: City Parks

Park details and pavilion reservations: Springville City Parks; canyon parks: Canyon Parks; golf: Hobble Creek Golf Course.

Schools in Springville


  • Springville's public schools are run by Nebo School District (350 S Main, Spanish Fork, (801) 354-7400).
  • Springville High School is at 500 S Red Devil Dr, Springville Junior High at 189 S 1470 E and Spring Canyon Middle at 599 W 700 S.
  • Elementary schools with Springville addresses on nebo.edu: Art City (121 N 900 E), Brookside (750 E 400 S), Cherry Creek (484 S 200 E), Meadow Brook (748 S 950 W), Sage Creek (1050 S 700 E) and Westside (740 W Center St).
  • Nebo's construction page lists the Springville High School rebuild (started spring 2024) for fall 2026, 92% complete.
  • Confirm the assigned school for any address with Nebo School District before you buy.

Nebo School District (confirm the assigned school for any address with the district) · Nebo construction updates

Commute and city services


Commute

Springville's average commute is 22.7 minutes (Census ACS 2020–2024), compared with 22.1 minutes statewide. The city is 45 miles south of Salt Lake City on I-15.

City Hall

Civic Center, 110 S Main St, (801) 489-2700. Open Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and the Planning Commission the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, at 7 p.m.

Police and fire

Police non-emergency (24/7): (801) 489-9421. Fire non-emergency: (801) 491-5600.

Library and senior center

Springville Public Library, 45 S Main St, (801) 489-2720: Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Senior Citizen Center: 65 E 200 S, (801) 489-8738.

Clyde Recreation Center

717 S 1200 W, (801) 491-7881, with pools and seasonal events. Open Mon–Fri 5 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sat 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

Yard waste center

700 W 700 N, open Tue–Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m., March through November. Get a resident pass at the Civic Center Finance window.

Details: Springville Public Library; Clyde Recreation Center; city phone directory.

Things to do in Springville


Art, festivals and hometown events in Springville:

Springville Museum of Art

At 126 E 400 S, run as a city department.

Art City Days

Early June (2026: June 6–13), with parades, a balloon festival, a rodeo, a carnival, a car show, the Fireman's Breakfast, concerts and fireworks.

Springville Farmers Market

Mondays, June through October, at Civic Center Park, with 100+ local vendors.

Summer concerts and movies

The Central Bank Summer Concert Series, Movies in the Park and events at the McWane Amphitheater at Arts Park.

Fall and holiday events

Safe Halloween, the Light-Up Springville holiday lights contest and the Holiday Festival & Santa Village.

World Folkfest and Al Curtis Day

Springville World Folkfest runs one week each summer. Al Curtis Day is held at Memorial Park.

Events: Art City Days; Springville City Special Events.

Buying or selling in Springville


Red Sign Real Estate Team helps buyers and sellers in Springville and across Utah.

Red Sign Real Estate Team was founded in 2008 and is part of Keller Williams Westfield at 998 N 1200 W in Orem. The team works with buyers and sellers across Utah. Its track record: over 3,000 homes sold, about 3,500 transactions since 2008 and 1,950+ five-star reviews. RealTrends Verified: #4 among Utah mega teams, #1 in Orem (2025 sales). It was voted a Best in Utah County 2026 winner in the Real Estate Team category.

See how Red Sign sells homes and helps buyers. Qualifying sellers can use the Guaranteed Home Sale Program: if Red Sign can't sell your home within the agreed timeframe and terms, they'll buy it.

Browse Springville homes for sale, get a free home value estimate, or search all Utah homes. Call (801) 733-7446 or schedule a call.

Springville FAQ: living in and moving to Springville


Is Springville, Utah a good place to live?

For many families, yes. Springville has three city parks in Hobble Creek Canyon, the 18-hole Hobble Creek Golf Course, the Clyde Recreation Center, a public library and the Springville Museum of Art. The median home value is $454,400, below Utah's $489,400 (ACS 2020–2024), and 34.1% of residents are under 18. Trade-offs: median household income trails the state, and several road projects are underway.

How many people live in Springville, Utah?

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Springville's population at 35,670 as of July 1, 2025, up 1.1% from the April 2020 estimates base of 35,274, compared with 8.2% growth statewide. The 2020 Census counted 35,268 residents, up from 29,466 in the 2010 Census. The city covers about 14.38 square miles of land, and households average 3.25 people.

Is Springville, Utah expensive to live in?

Springville's housing costs run below the Utah median. The Census Bureau puts the median value of owner-occupied homes at $454,400, compared with $489,400 for Utah, and median monthly owner costs with a mortgage at $1,866 versus $2,009 statewide (ACS 2020–2024). Median gross rent is $1,572, above Utah's $1,496. Median household income is $89,816, versus $95,166 for Utah.

What school district serves Springville, Utah?

Nebo School District, based in Spanish Fork, runs Springville's public schools. Nebo lists Springville High School, Springville Junior High, Spring Canyon Middle and the Art City, Brookside, Cherry Creek, Meadow Brook, Sage Creek and Westside elementary schools at Springville addresses. Nebo's construction page lists the Springville High rebuild for fall 2026. Confirm the assigned school for any address with the district before you buy.

What is Art City Days in Springville?

Art City Days is Springville's annual summer celebration. The city says it starts on the first Saturday of June and runs through the first full week of June, with carnivals, parades, a balloon festival, a rodeo, a car show, the Fireman's Breakfast, concerts and fireworks. The 2026 festival ran June 6–13. Some events need advance registration; text ARTCITY to 888777 for updates.

What is there to do in Hobble Creek Canyon?

Springville City runs three parks in Hobble Creek Canyon: Jolley's Ranch, Kelly's Grove and Rotary Park, each with pavilions and play areas. Jolley's Ranch also has a campground; check the city's Parks page for closures. Canyon pavilions can be reserved up to a year ahead for use May 1 through September 30. Hobble Creek Golf Course, a regulation 18-hole course, is at 94 Hobble Creek Canyon Road.

How do utilities work in Springville, Utah?

Springville City provides electricity through its own Power department, plus culinary water, sewer, and residential garbage and recycling. To set up city utilities, visit the Finance office at 110 S. Main Street or call (801) 489-2706. Natural gas comes from Enbridge and is billed separately. Homes on the city's pressurized irrigation (secondary water) system should plan for its fall shutoff, set for around October 15.

How do I find a real estate agent in Springville, Utah?

Look for an agent who sells in Springville and nearby Mapleton, Spanish Fork and Provo, knows Nebo School District and the city's own power and irrigation utilities, and can explain road work on Canyon Road and 1600 South. Red Sign Real Estate Team, part of Keller Williams Westfield in Orem, has worked with Utah clients since 2008, has 20 agents and has earned 1,950+ five-star reviews. Call (801) 733-7446.

How do I choose the best realtor in Springville, Utah?

Compare four things: recent Springville sales, verified third-party reviews, response time and how the agent's pay is agreed in writing. Red Sign Real Estate Team, founded in 2008, has sold over 3,000 homes and earned 1,950+ five-star reviews. RealTrends Verified: #4 among Utah mega teams, #1 in Orem (2025 sales). It was voted a Best in Utah County 2026 winner in the Real Estate Team category. Co-founder Clay Winder is #3 on FastExpert's Springville list.

Who are the top-rated real estate agents in Springville?

Rankings depend on the source, so compare several. FastExpert ranks Springville agents by sales and reviews (https://www.fastexpert.com/top-real-estate-agents/springville-ut/). RealTrends Verified ranks teams and agents by verified closed sales. Zillow and Google show client reviews for individual agents and teams. Look for agents who appear near the top on more than one list, then interview two or three about recent Springville sales.

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