Santaquin is a city in both Utah and Juab counties. It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. Santaquin has a strong rental market for Utah real estate investors with only a handful of rentals available on the market as of Sept. 2024, but there is a lot of new construction in Santaquin of single family homes and townhomes that would make an excellent rental investment for a savvy real estate investor. A single family home in Santaquin with 4 bedrooms on average range in rental price from $2000 – $2200. A townhome, with 3 bedroom and 2 baths range in rental price on average from $1900 – $2000 for rent as of September 2024. Apartments with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on average range in rental price from $1400 – $1700.
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Education:
Santaquin is home to 3 elementary schools within the Nebo School District: Apple Valley Elementary, Orchard Hills Elementary, and Santaquin Elementary.
Recreation:
Home to 6 green parks, Santaquin also offers flag football, soccer, and volleyball opportunities to the youth and adults in the community, as well as frequent and varied group fitness classes that include Zumba, barre, yoga, pilates, strength and conditioning, etc.
Events:
Santaquin holds surprisingly many events for its citizens, including the following:
Orchard Days Rodeo:
Held for a week near the end of July, the Orchard Days Rodeo includes activities like volleyball, concerts, pickleball, museum tours, quilt shows, fireworks, parades, and more.
Hometown Market & the Sounds of Santaquin:
During the summer the Payson Santaquin Area Chamber puts on a market for individuals who want to sell their goods. It runs two days each month, with a different band playing every time with food trucks, vendor booths, and free live music.
Santaquin’s Witches Night Out:
This evening in early October is exclusively for ladies aged 14 and up in the community. It includes many Halloween-themed games, dances, creations, competitions, and of course, lots of food. The night also includes some “hauntingly exciting” witch courses.
Santaquin Fall Pickleball Y’all Tournament:
A newer annual tradition in mid-October, the “Fall Pickleball Y’all Tournament” includes mixed, men’s and women’s divisions. It also includes a costume contest with a prize drawing.
Halloween Cornhole:
In late October, teams of 2 compete for prizes. Includes multiple rounds of round-robin and guaranteed.
Santaquin Great Trunk or Treat:
On Halloween night, many local businesses come together and take part in the Great Trunk or Treat, where the community can run around and get all sorts of candy, treats, and various goodies.
The Santaquin Swing:
The Santaquin Swing is Santaquin’s annual swing dance, including refreshments and music.
Santauin’s Holly Days:
In early December, Santaquin hosts a day packed with festive activities, including a Bells of Joyful Sounds concert.
Activities include craft booths, guests like the Grinch, Anna, and Elsa, tree lighting, a meet-and-greet with Santa, games, horse-drawn carriage rides, s’mores by the fire, food trucks, reindeer photos, Polar Express adventures, and a drone show.
Other Information:
- Population: 16,898 (As of 2022)
- Library: 1 library
- Senior Center: 1 senior center
- Median Household Income: $91,301
- Distance from Orem: 28.5 miles
