Lehi
The heart of Silicon Slopes with major tech employers, modern master-planned communities, and one of Utah's fastest-growing cities.
Overview
Lehi is the epicenter of Utah's tech boom. This rapidly growing city in Utah County sits at the heart of the Silicon Slopes corridor, home to major offices for companies like Adobe, eBay, and dozens of startups. It has transformed from a small agricultural town into one of Utah's most dynamic cities in just two decades.
The city offers modern master-planned communities, access to Thanksgiving Point (one of Utah's premier cultural and entertainment destinations), and proximity to both Salt Lake City and Provo. For tech professionals and young families looking for modern housing with career opportunities nearby, Lehi is one of the top choices in the state.
The momentum has only built since. Texas Instruments is constructing an $11 billion second semiconductor fab next to its existing Lehi campus, one of the largest private economic projects in state history, and the sprawling Inverness master-planned community near Silicon Slopes started welcoming buyers in 2025. The Shops at Sky View, a major retail development with Target, Whole Foods Market, and Life Time signed as anchors, is under construction along the Traverse Mountain corridor, and the new Lehi City Hall complex hosted its first council meetings in 2025.
Cost of Living
Lehi's cost of living runs above the national average, with housing doing most of the lifting. Overall living costs sit roughly 15–20% higher than the U.S. average, in line with the wider Wasatch Front, and home prices here have softened a bit from the pandemic-era peak while new apartment and neighborhood construction continues to add supply.
Schools & Education
Lehi is primarily served by the Alpine School District, one of Utah's largest and consistently high-performing districts. Several charter school options are also available. The area benefits from proximity to BYU and UVU for higher education.
Things to Do
The dining scene keeps evolving too. Recent years brought Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken, Curry Pizza, and Porch Coffee to Lehi, while F'Kosh Bakery added handmade focaccia downtown, and the Pando Club opened a coworking space for the area's remote workers and founders. Bigger retail is on the way: The Shops at Sky View will add Target, Whole Foods Market, and Life Time along the Traverse Mountain corridor.
Upcoming events
Family-friendly happenings on the calendar this fall and winter around Lehi. Confirm dates before you go, events can shift.
Pickleball in Lehi
Pickleball has arrived in a big way. The Picklr, Utah County's largest indoor club, opened in 2025 with 13 courts just across the Lehi border, and free outdoor courts are spread around Olympic Park, Allred Park near the Jordan River trail, and Spring Creek Park. For beginners and players looking to level up, lessons and leagues run through Pickle Up Academy.
Popular Neighborhoods
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Heart of Silicon Slopes with major tech employers
- Newer construction and modern communities
- Thanksgiving Point: museums, gardens, events
- Growing dining and retail scene
- Expanding parks and a fast-growing pickleball scene
- Accessible to both SLC and Provo
- Strong job growth and economic momentum
Cons
- Rapid growth causing construction delays
- Younger community with less established character
- Traffic on I-15 and local roads
- Limited historic charm compared to older cities