What are the schools like in Lehi, UT?

Lehi is served primarily by Renaissance Academy. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Lehi?

The median household income in Lehi, UT is $117,243 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Lehi, UT?

Lehi has an average high temperature of 38.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.3 inches.

Lehi, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lehi, UT affordable or expensive?

Lehi's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lehi is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $500,100 and the median rent is $1,681 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lehi, UT?

Lehi has a violent crime rate of 88.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 541.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lehi, UT a Good Place to Live?

Lehi is a mid-sized city of 77,110 in Utah, with a median household income of $117,243 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Lehi stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Lehi is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lehi city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.4

Lehi's overall cost of living index is 100.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lehi costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lehi, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$500,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,681	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,243	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lehi's violent crime rate is 88.2 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.2 /100k

Property Crime

541.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lehi is served primarily by Renaissance Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lehi, UT	National Avg
School District	Renaissance Academy	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lehi sees average highs of 38.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 18.6 inches of annual precipitation and 26.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lehi, UT
Average High — January	38.0°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	18.6"
Annual Snowfall	26.3"

Demographics

Metric	Lehi, UT	National Avg
Population	77,110	—
Median Age	26.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.5%	22.2%
65 and over	5.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Highland, UT 4 mi American Fork, UT 5 mi Saratoga Springs, UT 5 mi Bluffdale, UT 6 mi Draper, UT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Lehi

Lehi, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84043

Lehi vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lehi, UT affordable or expensive?

Lehi's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lehi roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $500,100 and median rent is $1,681/month.

What is the crime rate in Lehi, UT?

Lehi's violent crime rate is 88.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 541.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lehi?

Public schools in Lehi are operated by Renaissance Academy. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 48.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lehi, UT a good place to live?

Lehi, UT has a population of 77,110, a median household income of $117,243, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lehi?

Lehi averages 38.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.6 inches with about 26.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lehi?

Lehi, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84043.

What is the population of Lehi?

The population of Lehi, Utah is 77,110 with a median age of 26.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lehi?

Key numbers for living in Lehi: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $500,100, median household income $117,243, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lehi side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.