Aurora Utah Real Estate

With a rural, tight knit community and beautiful scenery, Aurora, Utah is a town with a population of close to 1,000 in Sevier County. Aurora is 91 miles south of Provo and is a safe and affordable place to raise a family or put down literal and figurative roots on your own acreage. Aurora experiences the full range of seasons, with hot, sunny summers and cold, snowy winters. 

What To Do In Aurora

Within a short drive from Aurora, there are many small towns with bowling alleys, restaurants, and parks to enjoy. Just 30 minutes outside Aurora is Fishlake National Forest, where visitors can enjoy a beautiful lake and a famous grove of aspens called Pando. Visiting the aspen grove in the fall is particularly popular, when you can enjoy being totally surrounded by autumn foliage. Pando is the largest organism on the planet; it is on the bucket list of many nature lovers, and residents of Aurora can visit it any time. The lake is also an ideal location for anglers, hence its name. You’ll also be just two hours from Bryce Canyon and two and a half hours from Zion National Park. If you enjoy the great outdoors, you will always have plenty to do in Aurora. 

Why People Love Aurora

Members of the Aurora community love the safety and comfort of knowing everyone in town. Aurora is a conservative and family friendly town, with the vast majority of residents voting Republican and attending church regularly. Aurora is also an affordable place to live, with a cost of living below the national average. Many Aurora residents commute to neighboring towns for work, but choose to live in Aurora because of the affordability and community.

Aurora Schools

Students in Aurora can attend the three public schools in Salina, Utah, which are a part of Sevier School District. The elementary and middle school have above average test scores. All three of the public schools have a lower than average student teacher ratio. High school students can attend North Sevier High School in neighboring town Salina. There are no private schools in Aurora, but Utah does provide public funds for homeschooling and also allows for independent homeschooling if the family finds it to be a better educational fit. 

Aurora Real Estate

Real estate in Aurora is quite affordable, especially compared to Southern Utah real estate as a whole, with a median house price of $171,000. Over 90% of Aurora residents own their homes, driven by the affordability of the real estate market and the desire to stay in Aurora long term. Whether you’d like to buy land to build a custom home, an existing turn key property, or a fixer upper, Aurora has something you’ll like.

You’ll want to work with the right real estate professional if you think you are ready to purchase a home in Aurora. As a lifelong Utah resident, I bring exactly the knowledge and expertise you need to the team. Contact us today to find out how we can help you make the next step toward your dreams, within your budget!