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Lehi.
About
Life in Lehi
Lehi is fundamentally a young, family-oriented city experiencing explosive growth—the population nearly doubled between 2010 and 2020. If you're considering moving here, understand that you're choosing a place built around tech industry jobs and family life, not a retirement destination. The median household income of $131,299 is solid, unemployment sits at 3.4%, and there's genuine job growth happening, especially if you work in tech, healthcare, or skilled trades.
Lehi at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
26.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Foreign-Born
6.5%
Broadband Internet
97.0%
of households
Population Growth
+25.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lehi: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lehi, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (19.7%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
35.2%
of residents
65 and Older
5.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
51.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.7%
of households
Married Couples
73.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.56
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 31% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Lehi
In Lehi, rent runs 31% above the UT average, and home values are 25% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,441
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $568,914 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below UT average
Unemployment in Lehi and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lehi is 0.4 percentage points lower than the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lehi Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Provo-Orem, UT metro area
Commute23.7 min avg
How Lehi residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lehi, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)
Small hub531k passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lehi runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
110
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
415.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lehi Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Utah County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Utah County, which includes Lehi, the most common type is heavy snow, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | High Wind | $616,000 |
| 2024 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2023 | 51 | Heavy Snow | $160,750 |
| 2022 | 29 | Heavy Snow | $30,500 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $107,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Flash Flood | $288,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Utah County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Utah County, which includes Lehi, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Utah County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lehi has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.6"
Annual Snowfall
26.3"
Hot Days/Year
50
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
149
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
78
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 1.21" |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 1.12" |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 1.11" |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 1.60" |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 1.57" |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 0.64" |
| Jul | 92°F | 59°F | 0.67" |
| Aug | 89°F | 58°F | 0.95" |
| Sep | 79°F | 47°F | 1.07" |
| Oct | 65°F | 36°F | 1.17" |
| Nov | 49°F | 27°F | 0.94" |
| Dec | 40°F | 20°F | 1.07" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lehi
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lehi's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
American Fork Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · American Fork
Lone Peak Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Draper
Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Riverton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education25.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lehi
Lehi's student/teacher ratio is 25.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 50.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
21
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lehi (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 28,453 students · in-state tuition $6,674 · 48% graduate · median earnings $60,162 (10 yrs after entry)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
7.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,058 students · in-state tuition $23,710 · 76% graduate · median earnings $34,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
6.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 122 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 118 students · 98% graduate · median earnings $36,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lehi
Lehi has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
9 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lehi
Lehi City Public Library
120 North Center Street, Lehi
Cities Near Lehi
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lehi?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lehi FAQ
Is Lehi, Utah affordable?⌄
Lehi's median rent is $1,964/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $131,299/year. Median home value is $612,100.
Is Lehi, Utah safe?⌄
Lehi's violent crime rate was 110 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 416 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lehi, Utah?⌄
Lehi has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lehi, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Lehi is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,964/month and median household income is $131,299/year. The median home value is $612,100. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lehi, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Lehi is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from