Oak Hills
The bench directly above BYU
← All Provo neighborhoodsOak Hills climbs the bench immediately north and east of BYU — faculty-favorite streets with campus a downhill walk away and the Y Mountain foothills out the back door. Few neighborhoods anywhere put a university and a mountain this close together.
Where it is
The slopes above campus, roughly from 900 East up to the foothills between the stadium area and Rock Canyon.
The housing
Mid-century and contemporary homes on sloping lots, many with valley views; strongly owner-occupied with a professor-heavy history.
Schools
Provo City School District; Wasatch Elementary sits below the bench and Timpview High is minutes north. Confirm boundaries with the district.
Getting around
Campus is the commute for many residents; downtown is ten minutes.
Parks & outdoors
- Kiwanis Park below
- Y Mountain and Bonneville Shoreline trailheads
Walk or bike to
- BYU campus (downhill in, uphill home)
- LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Y Mountain trailhead
Faculty, alumni, and view seekers who will trade a hill for a vista.
Related guides
- Y Mountain trail guide →
- The BYU-area neighborhood, explained →
- Buying a home in Provo →
- Browse homes & rentals on the Provo.com marketplace →
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.