Living in Lehi, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lehi · Census data 2020–2024
Lehi has 85,173 residents with a median age of 26.9. The median household income is $131,299 (38% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $612,100, the median rent is $1,964/month.
Lehi at a glance
- Population
- 85,173
- Median age
- 26.9State: 32
- Median household income
- $131,299State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $612,100State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,964/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lehi a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Utah median; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lehi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lehi the median home value is $612,100, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,964 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,201 a month in housing costs.
Lehi median household income
The median household income in Lehi is $131,299 and the income per person is $43,508. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Lehi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,436
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 3.56
Lehi demographics
- Population
- 85,173
- Median age
- 26.9
- Under 18
- 35.2%
- 65 and older
- 5.6%
- Households
- 23,886
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lehi ›
Education in Lehi
50% of adults 25 and older in Lehi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lehi
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Drive alone
- 64.1%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Lehi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehi | 85,173 | $131,299 | $612,100 | $1,964 |
| Highland | 20,119 | $186,075 | $928,300 | $2,166 |
| American Fork | 37,109 | $98,878 | $496,700 | $1,697 |
| Bluffdale | 18,797 | $129,531 | $685,500 | $1,915 |
| Saratoga Springs | 48,425 | $128,802 | $605,500 | $2,256 |
| Draper | 50,278 | $128,910 | $784,800 | $1,894 |
| Alpine | 10,392 | $168,929 | $977,500 | $3,501 |
| Cedar Hills | 9,950 | $139,008 | $645,600 | $2,179 |
| Pleasant Grove | 37,852 | $101,073 | $491,000 | $1,689 |
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What is the median household income in Lehi, UT?
The median household income in Lehi is $131,299, 38% higher than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lehi?
The median home value in Lehi is $612,100, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Lehi?
The median gross rent in Lehi is $1,964 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Lehi, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Utah median; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
What is the median age in Lehi?
The median age in Lehi is 26.9 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Lehi?
The average commute to work in Lehi is 24 minutes; 24.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lehi?
The unemployment rate in Lehi is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lehi?
50% of adults in Lehi have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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