About the neighborhood

Pleasant Grove presents a tranquil environment with easy access to several parks nearby, perfect for outdoor activities. The neighborhood features a majority of single detached residences with three or more bedrooms, offering spacious living options built both recently and in past decades. Educational needs are well served by nearby public and private schools, all within convenient reach. Dining options, though limited, provide some local variety, while grocery shopping is accessible by car. The availability of ample parking adds convenience for residents. This community’s calm streets and greenery create a peaceful setting for comfortable daily life.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a fairly good means of transportation in this city. It is very convenient to park. However, commuting by public transit is very hard in Pleasant Grove. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. Pleasant Grove is not particularly suited for bicycling since there is a significant amount of hills, and the cycling network is somewhat poor. A majority of the houses for sale in this city are located in places that are also not especially convenient for pedestrians as few common errands can be run without a vehicle.

Services

A car is often needed in Pleasant Grove to access one of about 20 supermarkets. On the other hand, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a limited selection of cafes is available as well. With regards to education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to reach as a pedestrian from any location in Pleasant Grove. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Pleasant Grove offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is easy to reach parks in the city since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to relax in. Most areas in this part of the Provo-Orem metropolitan area are especially quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly0.2

Few transit options

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive