Winter is here and that means it is the perfect time to get an incredible deal on a house. Buying during colder months means lower prices and sellers who are more willing to negotiate. But moving to a new area can be a bit daunting, especially when you don’t know the region well. How do you know which one to choose? Where will you and your family find the right fit?

For those looking for a mix of high luxury and affordable costs of living, Park City, Utah has become the go-to spot.

Heaven With a Halfpipe  

You probably know Park City for one major feature: the ski resorts. There are dozens of slopes for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and other enjoyable winter activities that draw millions of tourists a year to Utah’s powdery peaks.

The Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival is one of the greatest cultural and artistic events in the country. Every year it brings top-level talent in all genres of film, from actors to writers and directors. Those who live in the area often get first dibs on the hottest tickets to the most sought after showings,

The Public Schools

Park City boasts the most celebrated education in the entire state of Utah. On a national scale, they come in at the top 2% in the United States. Keep in mind that these are public schools, where the quality is pitted against the most exclusive private schools the US can offer.

The Seasonal Sports

Winter isn’t the only time to have a great day out in Park City. Summer is perfect for days by the many surrounding natural lakes or spent in Utah’s many protected national parks. Mountain biking and hiking in the gorgeous changing leaves of Fall or the warming weather of Spring can be done along paths of every difficulty level. Extreme sports fanatics can even enjoy skydiving and paragliding.  

Luxury Real Estate

Park City is known as a relatively exclusive region within the state, with less than 4,000 residents as of a 2017 census. The majority of the real estate there is of the luxury variety. So if you want the best homes in the best area overlooking an expanding state, it is the place to be. Right now is a great time to get in on the ground floor, as prices are just going up. Especially if you want a home that will have appreciating value.

Lower Cost of Living

Though Park City is more expensive than the rest of the state of Utah, it is much less costly to live than many of the areas that are drawing in crowds (California, New York, Washington, Nevada, ect). You may be spending more to live in Park City than in the valley, but you are getting a great deal on high luxury real estate.  All with Salt Lake City a short drive away, which gives you access to the amenities found in the city.

Find out more about real estate and living in Park City at Jensen and Company.