Thoughts on Herriman/Riverton UT

[coolcats]

I'm moving to Rosecrest in Herriman in a couple of weeks. I'm really looking forward to it. I will say the infrastructure seems underdeveloped for the number of houses. Probably because it's grown so fast. But we are "boring" people satisfied with what's available at "The District," Jordan Landing, and the occasional trip to downtown. I should also say, I don't work in downtown. It'd be a bit far out for me if I did work in downtown.

[birdbrainedfriend]

Hi,

When I was in my 20's the last thing I would have even imagined would be to move to Utah. If it is for economic reasons, you will get more bang for your buck. Being from Calabasas, CA and growing up in OC. Driving to a club in Hollyweird from either counties could be 45 minutes to two hours with traffic. People here in Utah cringe with the thought of driving 30 miles which I find amusing. If you are single then your dating life will be quite interesting and you will have to lower your standards....lol....I am just kidding..... Personally if I wasn't married then I would probably be single by choice here.

The outdoor activities are awesome in every season but if you are a beach person like me you will dream about the ocean at night. We went back to CA a few weeks ago with that wonderful weekend of 80 weather and I didn't want to come back. Come out here a few times and see if you really like it.

Good luck on your possible move.

[Mtn. States Resident]

I wouldn't live in Herriman/Riverton as someone relocating alone from a different state, without kids. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the area, it is just "suburban" with families and kids.

I liked the earlier post mentioning Sugar House. I have the opportunity to see both sides of the valley almost daily. Think the north-south commute is slow, try east- west.

There are some very expensive properties on the west side of I-15. Technically, it is still Draper for a while before it appears to immediately merge/become Riverton.

My observation, which may be inaccurate given the limited homes I've seen, is often those who own expensive homes own more property if they are on the west side of I-15.

Don't bank on the ski resorts in the Oquirrhs yet. I thought that project got put on hold. Any new information (last 3-4 months) someone knows that I don't?

There are other places in the valley to live which are much more dense with singles and activities that don't cater to children. Absolutely, visit the area and different neighborhoods. You'll know where you feel comfortable.

Hope this helps.

MSR

[dcisive]

I came out to Herriman 5 years ago when we built our house. I'm up the hill a bit off of Rosecrest Rd. and Juniper Crest, so the view out our back is basically the entire SL Valley. I remember when we came there and were just building, there was little up the hill from us. The continuing onslaught of building has not been fun IMHO. I'm one who appreciates quiet. had I known exactly what I was getting into I might have taken a pass. It was at first quiet. Now there is the nearly unending din of big trucks, idiots with their hugh 4wd trucks roaring by, people buzzing around (illegally) on their ATV's pocket bikes and motorized scooters.

There's little doubt this IS a place for large families. All of the businesses, be they restaurants or you name it are over run with little ones (usually in excess of 3-4 per house). I only wish those rug rats WOULD use the parks more often. Instead they run around the streets till all hours of the night (more so when the weather is decent) screaming, buzzing around with their skate boards and just about anything that generates noise. I'm thinking the parents overdid the meds as they aren't very aware of where the kids are and trust way too much.

If I were in my 20's and single there is absolutely NO way I'd live out this far from any kind of life where I'd meet contemporaries. As it is I really don't associate with much in the way of neighbors, (except my next door neighbor who also isn't LDS). Most of the neighborhood worships on the wrong Sabbath anyway Fortunately we are on a corner lot and not sandwiched in between the mayhem. The city originally said they were NOT going to allow the flow of traffic above Rosecrest Blvd. to flow down into Juniper Crest, but as usual....they lied. Now it's like a friggen freeway. 30mph is actually 50-60mph the way they come down the hill, and no doubt one of these days there WILL be a fatality. About the only saving grace is between the hours of 11pm and 5am it's pretty quiet for the most part.

I'd stick with Sugarhouse or that East side up by the University if you could. You'll find it more to your liking and find more activities and people your age group to befriend. Otherwise all you'll find is housebound wanna be recreators with a batch of rug rats running amuck. multiple ATV's, RV's and extra cars that won't fit in their garages (all which violate the original covenants we had to sign when moving into Rosecrest but they failed to mention they wouldn't enforce in the first place) with nothing to find in common with. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I'd say move along....you'll be glad you did............

[Mtn. States Resident]

Originally Posted by dcisive

I came out to Herriman 5 years ago when we built our house. I'm up the hill a bit off of Rosecrest Rd. and Juniper Crest, so the view out our back is basically the entire SL Valley. I remember when we came there and were just building, there was little up the hill from us. The continuing onslaught of building has not been fun IMHO. I'm one who appreciates quiet. had I known exactly what I was getting into I might have taken a pass. It was at first quiet. Now there is the nearly unending din of big trucks, idiots with their hugh 4wd trucks roaring by, people buzzing around (illegally) on their ATV's pocket bikes and motorized scooters.

There's little doubt this IS a place for large families. All of the businesses, be they restaurants or you name it are over run with little ones (usually in excess of 3-4 per house). I only wish those rug rats WOULD use the parks more often. Instead they run around the streets till all hours of the night (more so when the weather is decent) screaming, buzzing around with their skate boards and just about anything that generates noise. I'm thinking the parents overdid the meds as they aren't very aware of where the kids are and trust way too much.

If I were in my 20's and single there is absolutely NO way I'd live out this far from any kind of life where I'd meet contemporaries. As it is I really don't associate with much in the way of neighbors, (except my next door neighbor who also isn't LDS). Most of the neighborhood worships on the wrong Sabbath anyway Fortunately we are on a corner lot and not sandwiched in between the mayhem. The city originally said they were NOT going to allow the flow of traffic above Rosecrest Blvd. to flow down into Juniper Crest, but as usual....they lied. Now it's like a friggen freeway. 30mph is actually 50-60mph the way they come down the hill, and no doubt one of these days there WILL be a fatality. About the only saving grace is between the hours of 11pm and 5am it's pretty quiet for the most part.

I'd stick with Sugarhouse or that East side up by the University if you could. You'll find it more to your liking and find more activities and people your age group to befriend. Otherwise all you'll find is housebound wanna be recreators with a batch of rug rats running amuck. multiple ATV's, RV's and extra cars that won't fit in their garages (all which violate the original covenants we had to sign when moving into Rosecrest but they failed to mention they wouldn't enforce in the first place) with nothing to find in common with. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I'd say move along....you'll be glad you did............

Well stated. There are a couple of pockets of singles in Midvale apartment complexes (close to Fort Union), Sugarhouse, an area or two in Millcreek, Sugarhouse, Aves, and area south of the University and west of Foothill.

Did I mention Sugarhouse?

I honestly believe a single person moving to Herriman would not be happy, even if they were from this area, had relatives/friends. I also believe large families wouldn't be happy in the Foothill area where a lot of singles reside. There is nothing wrong with living where you are more similar to your neighbors. It beats trying to avoid your neighbors and being unhappy.

You may want to check out some of the relationship threads in CDF. I don't know that any are about UT specifically, but I've been surprised when looking for other topics at threads I never knew existed. It may be a way to learn more info.

Good luck..

MSR