Living in Lehi, UT
Lehi is the 366th-largest city in the US, home to about 95,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 25.6% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (98.2 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 95,313+25.6% since 2020
- Median home value
- $612,1004.7 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,964/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $131,299median, per year
- Price level
- 98.2US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 38° / 92°lows 19° / 59°
- Average commute
- 24 min24% work from home
- State income tax
- 4.5%top rate, flat
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County: Utah County
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Elevation: about 4,564 ft
Metro area: Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT
Cost of living in Lehi
The median home in Lehi is worth $612,100 and the median household earns $131,299 a year, so a typical home costs about 4.7 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,964 a month, about 18% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area at 98.2, with housing at 104.1 and goods at 96.4 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $73,700 here. Utah taxes wages at a top rate of 4.5% (a flat rate). The average combined state and local sales tax in Utah is 7.42%.
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Lehi weather
Average highs run from 38°F in January to 92°F in July, and January nights average 19°F. It gets 13 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 26 inches of snow. Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 149 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to June and September.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Lehi
People and work
The median resident is 26.9 years old, and 50% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 75% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 24 minutes; 24% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 26.912th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 75%of households
- People per sq mile
- 3,14130.3 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%0% walk, 0.1% bike
- Unemployment
- 4%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 5%of residents
- Typical home built
- 2007median year
Who moves to Lehi, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Phoenix (Maricopa County), St. George (Washington County) and Las Vegas (Clark County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to St. George (Washington County), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Cache County, UT. See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Utah County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: lightning, wildfire, earthquake, winter weather.
Home prices
+3.5% in a year
Up 34% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
56% good days
1 day unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Provo-Orem, UT area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Lehi
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Brigham Young University 15 miles
- Utah Valley University 11 miles
- University of Utah 24 miles
- Salt Lake Community College 19 miles
- Nightingale College 25 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Airports near Lehi
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Provo Municipal Airport PVU | 15 mi | 455,219 |
| Salt Lake City International Airport SLC | 27 mi | 13,543,570 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Lehi
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | 15 mi | 32,952 | $13,397 | 81% |
| Utah Valley University | 11 mi | 28,453 | $17,558 | n/a |
| University of Utah | 24 mi | 27,264 | $27,314 | 66% |
| Salt Lake Community College | 19 mi | 18,136 | $6,144 | 28% |
| Nightingale College | 25 mi | 5,986 | $35,059 | 21% |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | 9 mi | 2,058 | $29,382 | n/a |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Lehi
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before April 30, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around September 28 and the first frost comes around October 9.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Utah Lake Lehi, UT, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Lehi.
Wildfire smoke in Lehi
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Lehi on about 54 days a year, including about 17 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Lehi
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 23,886 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Lehi
Downtown Lehi is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine School District | Pre-K to 12 | 86,645 | 91 | 24.0 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Jordan School District (58,788 students), Canyons School District (32,688 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Lehi's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Lehi's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Meridian, ID79% matchCompare
- Fort Collins, CO73% matchCompare
- Centennial, CO72% matchCompare
- Boise, ID71% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Lehi
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Ski resorts near Lehi
- Sundance Resort 14 miles, 21,312 ft
- Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort 16 miles
- Alta Ski Area 16 miles, 30,581 ft
- Brighton Ski Resort 19 miles
Straight-line distance. All ski resorts.
Pros and cons of living in Lehi
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Pros
- Data The city is growing fast (+25.6% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- Nothing stands out in the data. Locals, what should newcomers know?
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Cities near Lehi
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jordan, UT | 11 mi | 87,614 | $650,500 | 100.9 | Compare |
| Orem, UT | 12 mi | 95,214 | $472,300 | 98.2 | Compare |
| Sandy, UT | 13 mi | 92,386 | $614,100 | 100.9 | Compare |
| West Jordan, UT | 15 mi | 116,812 | $492,500 | 100.9 | Compare |
| Provo, UT | 16 mi | 114,527 | $467,200 | 98.2 | Compare |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 21 mi | 218,428 | $539,500 | 100.9 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lehi a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show a growing population. Compare Lehi side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Lehi?
The Census Bureau estimates Lehi had 95,313 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 75,912 in April 2020 (+25.6%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Lehi?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $73,700 in the Lehi area. The median household here earns $131,299.
When is the best time to visit Lehi?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, May to June and September are the most comfortable months. July averages 92°F and January 38°F for daytime highs.
What county is Lehi in?
Lehi is in Utah County, Utah. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Lehi in?
Lehi is on Mountain Time (UTC-7, or UTC-6 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Lehi?
About 4,564 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Utah have a state income tax?
Yes. Utah has a flat income tax with a top rate of 4.5% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Lehi. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Utah Lake Lehi, UT station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.