Census ACS · #85 MSA
Provo Metro Area
The Provo-Orem-Lehi, Ut Metropolitan Statistical Area has 695,895 residents. The median household income is $96,745 and the median home value is $487,200.
695,895
Population
129
People / sq mi
$96,745
Median Income
$487,200
Median Home Value
The Provo CBSA covers 5,396 sq mi of land at 129.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$96,745
Median Household Income
$35,045
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Provo metro's price level is 98.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $96,745 has the buying power of $98,486 in average-priced US metros.
98.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$98,486
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$96,745
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$487,200
Median Home Value
$1,434
Median Rent
68.4%
Homeownership
Education
95.3%
High School+
43.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.9%
Drive Alone
17.1%
Work From Home
22.0 min
Avg Commute
29.9%
Foreign Born
Provo spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Provo-Orem-Lehi, Ut Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 695,895 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #85 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Provo metro area is $96,745, with a per capita income of $35,045.
The Provo-Orem-Lehi, Ut CBSA spans the state of Utah.
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Data for the Provo-Orem-Lehi, Ut CBSA (39340) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Provo: a median age of 25.6, younger than the national median. Provo is a metro area in UT with a population of 695,895.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US metro areas: median income is $96,745, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.8%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $487,200, with typical rent around $1,434.
Provo is among the best-educated US metro areas: 43.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.