https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:51:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees/page/2#post-2846349 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:47:37 +0000 codeitall 2846349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dori: Wanship is an extremely small town it looks like, so I don't know if anyone can specifically speak to it. I live in Utah County and while there's a ton of LDS folks, you don't have to be LDS to live here. As long as they know the vocab (ward=local congregation, stake=groups of local congregations) they'll get along fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees/page/2#post-2846224 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:30:46 +0000 dori 2846224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: What about living in Wanship? My son and family are moving there. He has two girls, 5 and 7, and I am concerned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees/page/2#post-2806801 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:38:52 +0000 JMOM 2806801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@toniamandaking: I walled you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees/page/2#post-2806733 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:43:24 +0000 ustechie 2806733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@toniamandaking: are those the Edge homes up on Suncrest? It's my understanding that they aren't in our HOA, therefore, will not have access to the clubhouse or pool. Other than that, it's essentially just another subdivision in Suncrest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees/page/2#post-2806732 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:35:48 +0000 toniamandaking 2806732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: I am looking at plans in the Edelweiss subdivision. They have a few already built houses ready to move in. Is that a good area? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees/page/2#post-2806728 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:17:55 +0000 ustechie 2806728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@toniamandaking: Suncrest is about a 10 minute drive from the valley. The drive is not difficult by any means. We have a restaurant up here that also carries your very basic necessities. We chose Suncrest since it was important to me to be out of the inversion...that stuff is gross.</p> <p>Also, we have a clubhouse with a gym and some rooms available to rent. There is also an outdoor pool. </p> <p>We get a substantial amount of snow, so there is that to consider, as well. They do a great job of keeping our roads clear, but good snow tires and a 4 wheel drive vehicle is necessary, IMO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees/page/2#post-2806720 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 12:59:41 +0000 toniamandaking 2806720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: Ah, Suncrest! I have looked at houses up there online. I have heard that that drive is difficult and that there is nothing up there so just to get to the store is 15min? Can you tell me your experience with that? We live in Montana and are moving there in the next few months. Depending on when our house sells. My kids are 4, 8 and 11. We are not Catholic and I don't really want my kids to go to a private school so we would go public school.<br /> Thanks so much for responding! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees/page/2#post-2806711 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 12:21:59 +0000 ustechie 2806711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@toniamandaking: Hi there! We're on our 3rd year here- we love it! It's definitely a change from Ohio, but it's grown on us. We have 2 boys (5 &amp; 3) and we live in Suncrest. I love it up here! You said you're nervous about it...can I answer any questions for you? Where are you moving from?</p> <p>We're Catholic and my son attends a private school. We're super happy with it and have made many friends- both LDS and non LDS. I was really nervous about it at first, but I've found it to be a non issue for us (although I don't have any experience with kids and the public schools). </p> <p>I'd be happy to answer any other questions you have. It's definitely a big decision! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-2806709 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 12:16:05 +0000 JMOM 2806709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@toniamandaking: I've got a 3rd grader and a kindergartner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-2806694 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:40:27 +0000 toniamandaking 2806694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JMOM: Thanks so much for responding! No, we are not set on any location. Schools are our #1 priority. My husband and I both work from home however, he is looking at working from a co-working space closer into SLC. We are looking mainly at the Sandy and Draper area. My family that is LDS lives in Utah County but I know the mormon population goes way up there. If you don't mind me asking, what grade is your daughter? (Big difference if she is in K or 5th). I really appreciate any help you can give me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-2806680 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:08:40 +0000 JMOM 2806680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@toniamandaking: We've been here going on 4 years and I've personally found that the whole mormon thing isn't as big a deal as you read online. We live in Draper and our neighbors are nice and my daughter has made friends, no problem, but she's still only in elementary so you never know. There are so many people moving in that I think it won't be as much of an issue as it used to be. Sorry, I don't know anything about Alpine and Highland, I think I've only been in that area once. We looked at Daybreak and it's nice but it is kind of far out there and I've heard there the HOA is pretty strict. Do you have to be in a certain area because of commutes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-2806642 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:28:31 +0000 toniamandaking 2806642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@philamom @USTECHIE @JMOM<br /> Sorry this is my first post but I came across this blog because we are moving to SLC. I hope some of you all see this because I know it's an old thread. What have you guys found out as far as neighborhoods go and the whole mormon conversation? My kids will be in elementary and middle school so schools is important. I have looked a Suncrest but have some nerves there, I have looked at Daybreak but it seems far, and I have mormon family in Utah country but up near Alpine and Highland the schools look awesome and the houses seem like you get a lot of bang for your buck. Thoughts? Thanks in advance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-2787618 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 14:39:15 +0000 ustechie 2787618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@philamom: I walled you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-2787583 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 11:13:38 +0000 JMOM 2787583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@philamom: Hi, we've lived in SLC for 3 years and love it! We live in Draper and our kids go to public school in Sandy. My daughter went to the catholic school in Draper for 2 years and we liked the school, but we aren't catholic and we heard great things about our local school so we switched back to public. I've heard good things about the catholic school in Sandy, as well. The real estate market is pretty competitive here. I'm sure there are other Bees who have lived here longer who can give more info on actual neighborhoods. I will say that I moved here not really excited about living in SLC, especially after researching online, but now we love it and would really hate to leave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-2787582 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 11:12:45 +0000 JMOM 2787582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-2787547 Sat, 18 Nov 2017 23:23:59 +0000 philamom 2787547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: Hi! I came across your original post after searching similar situation on Google. My husband is considering a job offer that would bring us to the Sandy area (we are from suburban Philadelphia). We are catholic and have 2 young children and I am searching for any advice on finding a great diverse neighborhood. My main concern is for my children- I don't want them to feel left out especially since we would be leaving all of our family and friends back east. Thanks in advance for (hopefully) seeing and reading this. :). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1756110 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 21:16:58 +0000 JMOM 1756110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We haven't been here long enough to go through an inversion yet, but my DH is very concerned about it, that is part of the reason we're looking in Sandy and Cottonwood heights. They're not out of the inversion but they are at a higher elevation than the valley. We don't know if it will make a difference, but we figure it can't hurt. I have driven up to Suncrest and looked around and they have gorgeous views. But, I wouldn't be comfortable driving up and down the mountain during winter. I was kind of freaked out by it in the summer, but I also didn't grow up around mountains. But the house prices do seem to be a little cheaper there and they have really nice amenities like a pool, clubhouse, playgrounds, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1756024 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:25:38 +0000 anonysquire 1756024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: ya alpine and highland area are super nice. And of course I won't say anything bad about draper. And I don't know if this makes a difference but my husband didnt grow up Mormon and lived in LA/Arizona/Georgia his whole life and moved here before he was Mormon and loved it. And anytime we invite our non mormon friends or family to stay with us they love it! So hopefully you will too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1755845 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:29:14 +0000 ustechie 1755845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: our lender, who is Mormon, recommended alpine and draper. Have to look into alpine too... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1755844 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:27:41 +0000 ustechie 1755844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: just curious, how did you look up the various city stats regarding LDS percentages? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1755796 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:58:47 +0000 anonysquire 1755796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: I still don't understand inversion and I've lives here 100 years. Suncrest is really nice. Pretty sure you can get to it from draper and alpine. I was going to suggest alpine but I don't know the Mormon percentage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1755562 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 14:57:30 +0000 ustechie 1755562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the info! Has anyone heard of Suncrest development in Draper? Also, what's everyone's take on the inversion? I've never heard of anything like that living in Ohio! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1754984 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 00:33:04 +0000 anonysquire 1754984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: @ustechie: ugh say no to select health!!! I have such a hard time finding any providers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1754905 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 21:43:46 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1754905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: IMC is in Murray. It's just important to know whether you are select health (Intermountain) or Regence before you choose because you don't want to go out of network. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1754734 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 19:27:30 +0000 anonysquire 1754734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also there is a pretty good hospital in Murray (I think) called Intermountain medical center that has a cool labor and delivery ward. All my friends and fam are happy with it. I don't know if it's mormony or not? But it seems cool. Well and it's a lot closer if you do move to sandy as opposed to downtown. Good luck! And keep us updated!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1754537 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 13:55:36 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1754537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ustechie: I think the University group has locations in Murray. Keep in mind that you are going to need what insurance you guys are going to have before you choose an OB because Regence has Intermountain as out of network and Intermountain has University facilities as out of network and we're pretty much a two shop town. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1754477 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 12:18:52 +0000 ustechie 1754477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: that would be great!</p> <p>@JMOM: thanks! We're leaning more towards Sandy as well. Maybe we'll be neighbors. :)</p> <p>@Mrs. Jacks: thanks for the info! I also need to get the ball rolling on finding an OB and getting my records transferred! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1754375 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 10:14:18 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1754375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My partner and I just looked up some stats out of curiosity. Riverton and draper are 85% Mormon. You get into Sandy and some of the other places mentioned above and you are down to 60%.</p> <p>Please look up and listen to the radio west podcast about Mormons and non-Mormons co-existing here. It gives a rosier outlook than is actually happening, but it was nice work and got a lot of people talking. <a href="http://m.radiowest.kuer.org/?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F#mobile/719" rel="nofollow">http://m.radiowest.kuer.org/?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F#mobile/719</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1754371 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000 JMOM 1754371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to jump on and say Hi. We just moved to SLC for my husband's job and are also non-lds. We are looking in Cottonwood Heights, Holliday and Sandy. We will probably end up in Sandy. We found a house we really like in Draper but it is probably too far of a commute to my husband's work in Murray. We have enrolled my kindergartner in a Catholic school for a year and then we will re-evaluate next year. Good luck, moving with kids is not the easiest thing in the world. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-mormon-moving-to-salt-lake-need-advice-from-utah-bees#post-1754348 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 09:36:38 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1754348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: I just looked up cedar hills and it's south and east of Riverton, sort of east of American Fork.</p> <p>OP- you might want to consider the Riverton area as we'll. it would significantly cut the commute. </p>