About the neighborhood

Oak Hills impresses with its peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained public green spaces, offering residents easy access to natural surroundings. The neighborhood features a variety of housing options, including single detached homes, townhouses, and large apartment buildings, many constructed from the 1960s through the 1990s. With roughly 40% of the housing dating back several decades, the area reflects a mix of charming, established residences and more modern constructions. This neighborhood boasts a strong cycling infrastructure that supports healthier commuting choices. On-street parking is abundant and convenient, making transportation by car straightforward throughout the community’s quieter streets and surroundings.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is often the preferred method to navigate Oak Hills. Coming across a place to park is quite easy. In contrast, the transit network in this area is not very accessible. Thankfully, house owners are served by a few bus lines. Oak Hills is a fairly pleasant part of Provo for bike riders. In particular, the cycling network is fairly good. Many of the homes for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are not very well-suited for those who travel as pedestrians since meeting daily needs is challenging without a vehicle.

Services

In the majority of cases, a vehicle is needed in Oak Hills to reach the nearest supermarket. However, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities. When it comes to education, there are no high schools and no primary schools in this part of Provo.

Character

Oak Hills offers a relaxed environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is very easy to get to green spaces from a lot of locations in the neighborhood, since most houses for sale have one around the corner and there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to unwind in. This part of Provo is also wonderful for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly8.0

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.6

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly0.8

Few transit options

Restaurants5.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive