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Lindon, UT

Lindon, UT

Just south of my neighborhood, in Lindon, Utah · Photo: Don LaVange from Pleasant Grove, UT, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

A town of about 11,765 people in Utah County, part of the Provo area. Resident comments and photos are about Lindon; job numbers cover the wider area.

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What kind of place it is

Growing, Outdoorsy, Artsy

Scored the same way as the quiz, against 382 U.S. metro areas. A feel is listed when Lindon scores 70 or higher out of 100.

Growing
93 / 100
Growing faster than 93% of metros
Outdoorsy
84 / 100
Outdoorsy: more trails, campgrounds and paddling spots than most
Artsy
72 / 100
49 museums, galleries and theaters nearby; arts jobs 1.1x the U.S. share

Less so: historic.

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Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Lindon
Lindon in Utah
Utah in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Lindon's center.

15
grocery stores
146
restaurants
28
coffee shops
184
parks
191
playgrounds
5
libraries
6
movie theaters
13
live theaters
4
museums
10
bookstores
18
gyms
4
bars
9
pharmacies
6
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of Lindon.

Bike lanes and bike paths
114 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
198 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 686 rented homes in Lindon, 80% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 23%
$1,000 to $1,499: 27%
$1,500 to $1,999: 30%
$2,000 to $2,499: 12%
$2,500 to $2,999: 7%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Lindon rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. Before you get the keys, expect about $3,000 to $3,998 for first month plus a deposit, or up to $4,500 to $5,997 where landlords also ask for last month.

Many landlords want your income to be about 3 times the rent. For $1,500 to $1,999, that's a yearly income of about $54,000 to $71,964.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Moving to Utah: before and after

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Utah DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Utah voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

3 public school districts in this county, with about 138,187 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Alpine District · American Fork
87,136 students · 25.3 students per teacher · 92 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Nebo District · Spanish Fork
37,044 students · 24.1 students per teacher · 49 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Provo District · Provo
14,007 students · 20.9 students per teacher · 23 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Utah keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Typical full-time prices in this county (2022)
AgeDaycare centerHome daycare
Infant (under 2)$226/week
about $11,800 a year
$168/week
about $8,700 a year
Toddler (2)$184/week
about $9,600 a year
Preschool (3 to 4)$168/week
about $8,700 a year
$148/week
about $7,700 a year
School-age$164/week
about $8,500 a year

For an infant at a center: $226/week here, $226 across UT, $259 across the U.S.. Full-time infant care at a center here costs about 12% of a typical family's income. These are 2022 prices, the newest the government has published by county, and prices have gone up since.

U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022. Middle (median) price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures average the county prices, weighted by population (Census 2024).
Search licensed childcare in Utah →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

2 colleges in the county around Lindon. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Utah Valley University · Orem
Public, 4-year · 44,651 students · $6,270 in-state, $17,830 out-of-state
Brigham Young University · Provo
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 35,074 students · $6,496 a year

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$539,276
What a typical home sells for across the Provo area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 2% below the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $98 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 98.2 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Average commute
22 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,814 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in UT. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Very Low
FEMA's rating for hail damage in the county, compared with other U.S. counties.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
6 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
12 per 100,000 people a year
90 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. UT average: 18.3 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
People without housing (local count)
About 3.5 per 10,000 residents
HUD's one-night count in January 2025 found 292 people without housing in the Provo/Mountainland area (3 counties): 239 in shelters and 53 outside, up from 205 in 2024. UT: 13.1 per 10,000. U.S.: 21.9. One-night counts miss people, and how areas count differs.
Source: HUD Point-in-Time Count, January 2025 (HUD, 2025 report to Congress); Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$96,877
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.46% of home value a year
About $460 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.45%
UT's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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