Provo Neighborhoods · Central District

Franklin South

Southwest of the center — older, affordable and closer to the freeway than most of Provo

Franklin South sits below the Franklin neighborhood in the southwest quadrant of central Provo, an older working residential area that has long been one of the more affordable places to rent or buy inside the city. It is also one of the most convenient for anyone whose day involves I-15: the freeway is genuinely close, which is not true of most of Provo's older neighborhoods.

Where it is

Southwest of central Provo, below the Franklin neighborhood and generally west of University Avenue. The city's neighborhood map settles the exact lines.

The housing

Older single-family homes, duplexes and small apartment buildings, with newer infill appearing along the larger streets. Renters and owners in roughly equal measure.

Schools

Provo City School District. Franklin Elementary at 350 South 600 West and Shoreline Middle at 1201 West 890 South are the nearby schools, with Provo High serving much of this side of the city. Attendance boundaries change and the district is the only authority on them, so confirm any address with Provo City School District before you count on a school.

Getting around

One of the shortest runs to I-15 in Provo, and a straightforward drive to downtown. UVX is a walk east to University Avenue.

Parks & outdoors

Paul Ream Wilderness Park
Sertoma Park
the Provo River Parkway to the north

Walk or bike to

neighborhood markets and taquerias
Franklin Elementary
nearby parks

Who it fits

Renters and buyers optimizing for price and freeway access, and commuters heading north daily.

Related guides

Neighborhood names and district groupings follow Provo City's official Neighborhood Program. School mentions are nearby schools, not boundary guarantees — attendance areas change, so confirm any address with Provo City School District before relying on it.