Lehi

Lehi, Utah Overview

Lehi ranks #1 of 20 cities in Utah, earning a A+ grade with a composite score of 66.0/100. The city stands out in Safety (96/100) and Fiscal Health (88/100), placing it among the state’s strongest performers across the metrics we track.

Income & Employment in Lehi

Lehi’s median household income of $129,274 is 47% above the Utah median of $87,804, and its 3.1% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.2%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 2.7% recently.

Safety in Lehi

Lehi’s violent crime rate of 80.3 per 100,000 is well below both the Utah rate of 228 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 728.4 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Lehi

Lehi has a cost of living index of 95 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $567,100. Median monthly rent is $1,798. Renters spend 16.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Lehi

The adult obesity rate in Lehi is 29.3% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 6%. Residents report an average of 16.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Utah ranks #5 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Lehi

Lehi’s high school graduation rate of 92.9% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. With a student-teacher ratio of 25.6:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending of $9,263 falls below the national median. The city has 21 public schools serving 21,490 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Lehi

The annual average temperature in Lehi is 49.8°F. Summers average 73.6°F. Winters average 28.5°F. Annual precipitation is 17.1 inches. 20.4% of workers in Lehi work from home, well above the national average. The average commute of 17.5 minutes is notably short.

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