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Tour of Draper, Utah

Mar 30, 2022

Updated: Apr 25, 2022

Today we're checking out the city of Draper, Utah!


Draper is one of the best places to live in all of Utah! With a growing population and booming economy, there's never been a better time to check out Draper! From schools to parks, shopping centers and more, stick with us while we show you what makes this suburb so special!


Let's get it!



Draper Vibes


Home to around 50,000 residents, Draper is located about 25 minutes south of Salt Lake City, 30 minutes south of the SLC Airport, and about 30 minutes north of Provo and Orem.


Draper is bordered to the north by the city of Sandy, to the east by the Wasatch Mountains, to the southeast by the city of Alpine, to the south by the cities of Lehi and Highland, to the west by the cities of Riverton and Bluffdale, and finally to the northwest by the city of South Jordan. Draper is part of both Salt Lake County and Utah County, spanning both the SLC and Provo-Orem metros.


Rated the #1 for suburb for public schools in Utah*, Draper is served by the Canyons School District. The high schools are Corner Canyon HS and Alta HS, rated an A and B+ respectively*. In terms of middle and elementary schools, most are rated between A and B-. Also, a small portion of southern/southeastern Draper is served by the Alpine School District, rated a B+*.


Home Price Statistics


The median sale price in Draper comes in around $730k, which is a good amount above the SLC median sale price of about $500k. Most of the residents here own their homes, with about 80% of residents owning vs 20% renting.


If you're looking for a single-family home, currently on the market home prices range from around $550k on the low end, and upwards of $3.5m on the high end. If it's a condo or townhome you're looking for, currently on the market prices range from around $370k on the low end, and upwards of $695k on the high end.


Would be remiss not to mention the opportunity for a truly epic home.



Pros + Cons


Pros

  • Very good schools

  • All of the suburban amenities you could ever ask for

  • Beautiful outdoor spaces - Traverse Mountain, tons of hiking trails, and well taken care of city parks

  • Quiet neighborhoods with big yards and larger homes

  • Centrally located between SLC and Provo/Orem - 30 minutes or less from either

Cons

  • Expensive home prices relative to the SLC median

  • Very little in terms of modest home sizes - not a lot for small homes here (2k sq ft or more)

  • Cons associated with suburbs - not super walkable, cookie cutter neighborhoods, lack of cool spots, etc.


For Fans Of


Basically, if you like this city, you might want to check out these other cities 👇

  • Sandy

  • Lehi

  • Cottonwood Heights

  • South Jordan

  • West Jordan


To Sum Up Draper in Three Points

  • Very good schools

  • Beautiful outdoor spaces

  • Centrally located between the SLC and Provo-Orem metros


As We Depart


Every day I help people who are moving or relocating to the Salt Lake City area, find the home of their dreams in one of the best metropolitan areas in the country! If you're looking for a full-service Real Estate company that specializes in these cross-country moves, or just across the city, look no further.


Welcome to Salt Lake City, UT - Make Yourself at Home!


Jesse Lynch - The New Face of Real Estate




*According to niche.com

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