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Is Lehi a Good Place to Live? Lehi, Utah: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Lehi ranks #297 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #143 of 524 smaller cities and #6 of 20 in Utah. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+2.4%, #33 of 468) and low poverty (5%, #40 of 524), and trails on expensive homes ($612,100, #408 of 524) and high rents ($1,964/mo, #400 of 524).
Lehi by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Lehi's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Lehi: its police agency reported only part of the year. See Is Lehi safe?
What is the cost of living in Lehi?
Lehi's cost of living index is 98.2, 2% below the US level of 100 and #593 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,964/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $569,889, 7% above the typical Utah home ($534,582).
| Measure | Lehi | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 98.2#593 of 1,308 | 98.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $569,889#910 of 1,187 | $534,582 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,203/mo#803 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $612,100#1083 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,964/mo#1080 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.7x#782 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.9%#231 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Lehi housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Lehi is in the Provo-Orem, UT metro.
Utah housing market →Is Lehi safe?
The FBI figures we hold for Lehi are far below Utah's rates for a city of 85,173, which usually means the police agency reported only part of the year, so we don't publish them or rank Lehi on safety. Utah as a whole records 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Lehi?
The median household in Lehi earns $131,299, 58% above the US figure of $83,163 and 36% above Utah ($96,658). Unemployment is 3.2% (US 4.3%). 5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Lehi | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $131,299#102 of 1,312 | $96,658 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.2%#155 of 1,058 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5%#105 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +2.4%#71 of 1,132 | +1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Lehi?
The median resident of Lehi is 26.9 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 50% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #270 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 75.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Lehi | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 26.9 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 50%#270 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 75.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Lehi's schools and health?
Lehi's 21 public schools graduate 92.9% of students in four years (Utah 88.2%), with 25.6 students per teacher and $9,263 spent per pupil. 29.3% of adults are obese and 6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Lehi | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 92.9%#206 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 25.6#1175 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $9,263#1175 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 29.3%#355 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 6%#19 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.1%#434 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8%#372 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 21,490 students are enrolled in Lehi's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Lehi?
The average commute in Lehi is 23.7 minutes (Utah 23.2); 1% of workers take transit and 24.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Lehi scores 9.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #777 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.1°F and winters 30.8°F, with 13.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Lehi | UtahUT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 23.7 min#652 of 1,312 | 23.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 5%#570 of 1,312 | 5.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 64.1% | 67.7% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 24.4% | 15.7% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.3#777 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Utah is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 19 | 1.2 |
| Feb | 43.9 | 24.3 | 1.1 |
| Mar | 52.5 | 31.7 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 61.8 | 35.9 | 1.6 |
| May | 71 | 44.2 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 83.4 | 50.9 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 92.2 | 59 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 89.3 | 58 | 1 |
| Sep | 79.4 | 46.6 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 65.1 | 36.2 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 49 | 26.6 | 0.9 |
| Dec | 39.8 | 20.1 | 1.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Utah Lake Lehi.
| Measure | Lehi | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 50.7°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 72.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 30.8°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 13.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Utah Lake Lehi.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Lehi?
Utah County's air had a median air quality index of 48, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Utah County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.2% of building value, higher than 72% of US counties.
| Measure | Lehi | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 48#788 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.2%#932 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Utah County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Utah County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.08% | 96% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.032% | 93% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.062% | 25% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Lehi compare with similar-size cities?
Lehi is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #143 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 85,173.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehi, UTPop. 85,173 | #297 | 62.1 | $131,299 | $1,964/mo | part year | 23.7 min |
| Medford, ORPop. 86,315 | #1021 | 49.7 | $73,230 | $1,376/mo | 406 | 16.6 min |
| Sioux City, IAPop. 86,101 | #723 | 54.6 | $68,906 | $976/mo | 495 | 17.5 min |
| Kennewick, WAPop. 85,295 | #741 | 54.3 | $73,576 | $1,240/mo | 318 | 21.3 min |
| Baytown, TXPop. 85,205 | #1232 | 43.5 | $59,910 | $1,307/mo | 399 | 25.4 min |
| Hawthorne, CAPop. 85,191 | #1236 | 43.2 | $75,848 | $1,782/mo | 571 | 28.3 min |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #337 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 | 29.4 min |
| Brooklyn Park, MNPop. 83,876 | #320 | 61.6 | $89,891 | $1,325/mo | 348 | 21.3 min |
| Westland, MIPop. 83,633 | #753 | 54.1 | $62,076 | $1,158/mo | 424 | 25.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Lehi compare with the rest of Utah?
Lehi ranks #6 of the 20 Utah cities we track, with a score of 62.1 against Utah's statewide 75.4. Its households earn 36% above the Utah median. Homes are 7% above the typical Utah home.
| City | Rank in UT | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jordan, UTPop. 82,686 | #1 | 67.3 | $134,047 | $1,991/mo | 113 |
| Riverton, UTPop. 45,457 | #2 | 66.3 | $126,910 | $2,137/mo | 62 |
| Herriman, UTPop. 59,346 | #3 | 65.6 | $122,650 | $2,019/mo | 64 |
| Bountiful, UTPop. 45,023 | #4 | 62.5 | $104,785 | $1,565/mo | 167 |
| Draper, UTPop. 50,278 | #5 | 62.2 | $128,910 | $1,894/mo | 192 |
| Lehi, UTPop. 85,173 | #6 | 62.1 | $131,299 | $1,964/mo | part year |
| Layton, UTPop. 83,286 | #7 | 62.0 | $102,480 | $1,538/mo | 141 |
| Sandy, UTPop. 94,291 | #8 | 60.9 | $112,176 | $1,777/mo | 221 |
| Millcreek, UTPop. 63,648 | #9 | 60.8 | $98,045 | $1,492/mo | no data |
| Orem, UTPop. 97,182 | #10 | 59.2 | $83,342 | $1,438/mo | 134 |
| Eagle Mountain, UTPop. 53,290 | #11 | 59.0 | $113,648 | $2,020/mo | no data |
| West Jordan, UTPop. 116,692 | #12 | 58.8 | $108,153 | $1,757/mo | 313 |
| Murray, UTPop. 50,188 | #13 | 58.7 | $90,746 | $1,500/mo | 165 |
| St. George, UTPop. 101,995 | #14 | 57.3 | $76,508 | $1,545/mo | 191 |
| Provo, UTPop. 114,766 | #15 | 56.3 | $64,171 | $1,193/mo | 177 |
| Taylorsville, UTPop. 58,678 | #16 | 54.5 | $86,413 | $1,482/mo | 187 |
| Logan, UTPop. 54,907 | #17 | 54.3 | $60,687 | $1,149/mo | 178 |
| Ogden, UTPop. 87,413 | #18 | 53.5 | $72,575 | $1,216/mo | 445 |
| West Valley City, UTPop. 138,437 | #19 | 52.9 | $92,209 | $1,504/mo | 383 |
| Salt Lake City, UTPop. 208,007 | #20 | 49.8 | $75,090 | $1,414/mo | 862 |
All 20 Utah cities we track, by overall score. Utah statewide: median income $96,658, violent crime 235.7 per 100,000.
How is Lehi's score calculated?
Lehi scores 62.1 out of 100, #297 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Utah's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Lehi. Similar-size median 55.5.
81.9 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Lehi. Similar-size median 58.9.
73.4 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Lehi's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
36.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Lehi's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
49.1 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Lehi. Similar-size median 56.1.
88.2 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Lehi. Similar-size median 42.4.
68.0 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Lehi. Similar-size median 50.0.
61.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Lehi's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
43.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
36.0 - SafetyNot scored
Lehi's police agency has no full year of FBI reports to score.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Lehi's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Lehi has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Lehi
Is Lehi, UT a good place to live?
Lehi ranks #297 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #143 of 524 smaller cities and #6 of 20 in Utah. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+2.4%, #33 of 468) and low poverty (5%, #40 of 524), and trails on expensive homes ($612,100, #408 of 524) and high rents ($1,964/mo, #400 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Lehi?
Lehi's cost of living index is 98.2, 2% below the US level of 100 and #593 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,964/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $569,889, 7% above the typical Utah home ($534,582).
Is Lehi safe?
The FBI figures we hold for Lehi are far below Utah's rates for a city of 85,173, which usually means the police agency reported only part of the year, so we don't publish them or rank Lehi on safety. Utah as a whole records 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Lehi?
The median household in Lehi earns $131,299, 58% above the US figure of $83,163 and 36% above Utah ($96,658). Unemployment is 3.2% (US 4.3%). 5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Lehi?
Median rent in Lehi is $1,964/mo (Census), #1080 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,203/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Lehi?
The typical home value in Lehi is $569,889, up 1.6% in a year, against $534,582 for Utah and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $612,100.
How are the public schools in Lehi?
Lehi's 21 public schools graduate 92.9% of students in four years (Utah 88.2%), with 25.6 students per teacher and $9,263 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Lehi?
The average commute is 23.7 minutes, #652 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.2 minutes across Utah. 5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Lehi?
Lehi averages 50.7°F over the year, 72.1°F in summer and 30.8°F in winter, with 13.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Lehi walkable?
Lehi scores 9.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #777 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Lehi at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Utah County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.2% of building value, higher than 72% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Lehi?
Utah County's air had a median air quality index of 48, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Lehi?
Lehi has 85,173 residents. The median resident of Lehi is 26.9 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 50% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #270 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 75.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Lehi compare with the rest of Utah?
Lehi ranks #6 of the 20 Utah cities we track, with a score of 62.1 against Utah's statewide 75.4. Its households earn 36% above the Utah median. Homes are 7% above the typical Utah home.
What cities are similar in size to Lehi?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Lehi's population of 85,173 are Medford, OR (#1021 overall), Sioux City, IA (#723 overall), Kennewick, WA (#741 overall), Baytown, TX (#1232 overall), and Hawthorne, CA (#1236 overall). Lehi is #297.