Mapleton City is located in Utah County, approximately eight miles south of Provo and fifty miles south of Salt Lake City. The land area it inhabits is approximately 12,58 square miles. It is a relatively rural area compared to neighboring Springville and Spanish Fork cities, but The current population of Mapleton, Utah, stands at approximately 12,340, based on the latest data from 2023. This represents a growth of about 4.97% from the previous year, indicating a vibrant and expanding community. The median age of residents is around 31.4 years, and the median household income is $127,860. This indicates a relatively younger population that is financially successful. However, there are still many young people that are not prepared to purchase a home yet, but prefer to not move from their home town in order to find a property to rent. With only 11% of residences being rentals, there is a shortage of rental properties. Kasteel understands the opportunities this presents for investors and how it affects the Mapleton property management landscape.
Education:
Mapleton is a part of Nebo School District and has 3 elementary schools and 2 junior high/middle schools. However, depending on boundaries, students could also go to an elementary school or high school in the neighboring cities of either Spanish Fork or Springville.
Industry:
From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mapleton, UT grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 4.64k employees to 4.79k employees. The most common employment sectors in Mapleton are Health Care & Social Assistance, Educational Services, Construction, and manufacturing. However, as there are relatively few employers in Mapleton, most people in Mapleton commute to Provo and Orem to work for large employers like Intermountain Health Care and Brigham Young University.
Recreation:
Mapleton offers recreation in the form of youth and adult sports programs, like baseball, basketball, flag football, pickleball, etc., as well as community classes for jazzercise, yoga, and watercolor, in addition to their 7 parks, and not to forget their cornhole league.
Events:
With 8 major annual events, there are many family activities to be had in Mapleton. Events include:
Burn Bright:
A New Year event with a celebratory bonfire burning the previous year’s Christmas trees
Arbor Day Celebration:
Every April, Mapleton comes together to plant a new tree and contribute to the expansion and management of public trees
Chalk the Walk:
A street chalk competition held in May that includes all sorts of wellness activities in addition to street art, such as push-up competitions, an obstacle course, breathing techniques, etc.
Concerts in the Park & Farmer’s Market:
Every July – August, weekly concerts are held on Mondays in Mapleton City Park, and even after the concerts have ended for the year, the farmer’s market extends for another month into September.
Pioneer Days Celebration:
Mid-July every year, Mapleton holds a massive week-long celebration of Utah’s history that includes sports tournaments, historical programs, a parade, 5K, helicopter ping pong drop, live entertainment, and a firework show.
Moonlight Half Marathon:
Every September, Mapleton holds a half marathon by moonlight, with the winner being the first to cross the finish line after midnight. This race also functions as a city fundraiser, with the proceeds going towards future projects.
Scarecrow Spectacular:
This scarecrow competition is held each October alongside a bake-off, Great Pumpkin growing contest, guessing games, face painting, and food trucks.
Lights On Festival:
Rounding out the year, each December sees the Lights On Festival, with the annual lighting of the park, a children’s choir, carolers, food trucks, and of course, a visit from Santa himself.
Other Information:
- Population: 12,999 (As of 2022)
- Library: 1 library, as well as a “bookmobile”
- Median Household Income: $123,534
- Distance from Orem: 17.7 miles
