Living in Lehi, Utah: Neighborhoods, Commutes and Homes
Lehi, honestly
I live in Lehi, so I'll give it to you straight. This town has museums, gardens, a flour mill that has been here since 1906, and a mountain full of trails. It also has more orange cones than any one city should own. You don't get one without the other, and anyone who says otherwise is selling you something.
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If you're moving here for a Silicon Slopes job, Lehi puts you close to the work. If you already own here and you're thinking about selling, the question is less "is Lehi popular" and more "what are buyers paying for on my side of town right now." Either way, which part of Lehi you pick matters more than the city name on the listing.
Here's how I'd think about it if I were you.
Neighborhoods and areas
Lehi isn't one place. It's a handful of very different places that happen to share a zip code or two. A few you'll hear about:
Thanksgiving Point area
This is the museum and garden campus, the Lehi FrontRunner station, and the office parks around them.
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Thanksgiving Point itself describes its farm as sitting in the heart of Silicon Slopes, which tells you who's commuting here. Living near it means the train, the gardens and the offices are close. It also means event traffic when the corn maze and the holiday lights are running.
Traverse Mountain
Up on the mountain, with the Hidden Canyon Trailhead giving you access to more than 28 miles of trails, according to the city.
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The Mayors' Trail connects into the Draper trail system. Eagle Summit Park and Shadow Ridge Park (on Traverse Mountain Boulevard) are both here. If you want to walk out your door and be on a trail, look here. If you hate hills in January, drive it in January first.
Holbrook Farms
Home to Holbrook Farms Park on North Drexler Drive, with a playground, a walking path, six pickleball courts, and a pavilion the city calls Food Truck Alley.
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Yes, that's a real name, and yes, I think it's great.
Old Town and Main Street
This is historic Lehi, where Lehi Roller Mills still sits on East Main Street.
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You may recognize the mill from Footloose. Homes around the older core tend to be older too, so budget for a careful inspection.
West Lehi and the 2100 North corridor
The west side is where most of the road building is happening right now, with the newest stretch of Mountain View Corridor and the 2100 North freeway under construction.
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More on that in the commute section, because it changes the math for anyone living out this way.
Want to see what's for sale in any of these? Start with the Lehi homes on Search homes, then call me before you fall for one.
Housing mix
Lehi has a little of everything: older homes near the historic core, established subdivisions, townhomes, and plenty of new construction where open land has been turning into streets. The practical rule is simple. The newer the neighborhood, the more you need to know about what's planned next door.
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If you're shopping new builds, read my New Construction Guide before you walk into a model home. The friendly person at the sales desk works for the builder, not you. Many builders want your agent registered on your first visit, so bring me, or at least name me, before you sign in.
The city is also planning around the train. Lehi has an adopted Thanksgiving Point Area Plan (readopted by the City Council on August 8, 2023) and a station area plan that looks at redeveloping the UTA parking lots next to the Lehi FrontRunner station with housing and jobs. Plans are plans, not shovels, so check the city's current status before you count on anything.
If you're buying here for the first time, my Buying page walks through the whole process in order, preapproval to keys.
Commute and access
This section maps the main areas of Lehi so you can compare them yourself. Read it twice.
I-15 and Timpanogos Highway
I-15 runs right through town, and the Timpanogos Highway (SR 92) interchange is how you reach the Thanksgiving Point area and the FrontRunner station.
Mountain View Corridor
In December 2025, UDOT opened a four mile segment between 2100 North and Porter Rockwell Boulevard, with two lanes each direction, five pedestrian bridges and a 12 foot wide path alongside.
2100 North freeway
UDOT started building a 2.8 mile freeway connection between I-15 and Mountain View Corridor in March 2026.
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It's a $621 million project expected to run through late 2028. UDOT's engineers estimate it will save east west commuters about 12 minutes each way at peak times once it's done. Until then, expect construction. UDOT says the existing 2100 North lanes are meant to stay open.
Pioneer Crossing (SR 145)
UDOT is adding Flex Lanes to improve traffic flow and said in March 2026 it expected that work to finish in 2026.
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Redwood Road (SR 68)
UDOT calls it one of the most congested corridors in Utah County and expects the 2100 North connection to take some pressure off it.
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Believe it when you drive it.
FrontRunner
Lehi's train station is at 3101 N. Ashton Blvd., inside the Thanksgiving Point business park.
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FrontRunner runs north toward Draper, Salt Lake Central and Ogden, and south toward American Fork and Provo. The base fare is $2.50 for one station plus 60 cents for each additional station, per UTA as of September 2026.
No TRAX in Lehi
People ask me this a lot.
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UTA's station list shows the TRAX Blue Line ending in Draper, so the train in Lehi is FrontRunner commuter rail.
How long will your commute be? I won't guess a number for you, because it depends on your side of town, your office and what time you leave. What I'd do: drive it at rush hour, both directions, on a weekday, before you write an offer. Tuesday around 5:15 tells you more than any listing ever will.
Things to do
Thanksgiving Point
Seven venues on two campuses: Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life, Mountain America Jurassic Jungle, Curiosity Farms, Butterfly Biosphere, Museum of Natural Curiosity, The Carousel, and the 50 acre Ashton Gardens.
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The fall corn maze and the holiday lights are big draws, which is great for fun and less great for the roads nearby.
Lehi Roller Mills
Making flour and baking mixes since 1906, with a store at 833 East Main Street.
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It's the landmark people point at when they give directions.
Trails
The city lists the Murdock Canal Trail (5.15 miles in Lehi), the Lehi section of the Jordan River Parkway (9.16 miles), and the Traverse Mountain system, including hiking only and downhill mountain biking only routes like Stairway to Heaven and Lehi's Dream.
Parks
Holbrook Farms Park, Eagle Summit Park and Shadow Ridge Park are a few, with more across the city on the Lehi parks pages.
Silicon Slopes
Plenty of people move here for work in the tech offices around Thanksgiving Point and along I-15.
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Knowing exactly where your office sits is the first step in picking a neighborhood.
Schools
Lehi's public schools are currently part of Alpine School District. On July 1, 2027, they move to the new Aspen Peaks School District, created when voters passed Proposition 11 in November 2024. Aspen Peaks covers Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi and the Utah County part of Draper.
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Aspen Peaks has also launched a districtwide boundary study, so school assignments could change. Boundaries shift in fast growing areas, and a listing or an online map can be out of date. Check your specific address with the district, not a listing, before you buy.
Official sources
Lehi market snapshot
Every month I'll post what actually happened in Lehi, with dates and sources. The numbers land here soon.
Market numbers coming. Example layout only.
- Median sale price
- Days on market
- Sale to list price ratio
- Homes sold
- Active listings right now
- New construction versus resale
Source and dates:
A citywide number is a starting point, not your number.
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Traverse Mountain and Old Town can tell very different stories. For the latest by city, read the monthly Market Report. If you own here, the real question is what your home would sell for, and my Home Value page is where I answer that with actual nearby sales, not a robot's guess. When you're ready to list, my Selling page lays out the whole plan.
Frequently asked about Lehi
Is there TRAX in Lehi?
No. Lehi has FrontRunner commuter rail, with the station at 3101 N. Ashton Blvd. in the Thanksgiving Point area. UTA's TRAX Blue Line ends in Draper. FrontRunner connects you north to Salt Lake and Ogden and south to Provo.
How long is the commute to Silicon Slopes offices?
It depends on which side of I-15 you live on, which office you're driving to, and when you leave. I won't give you a made up number. Drive the route at rush hour before you make an offer, and if you can, try the train from the Lehi station too.
What is the 2100 North freeway, and when will it be done?
It's a 2.8 mile freeway connection UDOT is building between I-15 and Mountain View Corridor. Construction started in March 2026 and is expected to run through late 2028. UDOT estimates it will save east west commuters about 12 minutes each way at peak times once finished.
Which school district is Lehi in?
Lehi is in Alpine School District for the 2026 to 2027 school year. On July 1, 2027, Lehi schools move to the new Aspen Peaks School District. A boundary study is underway, so confirm your address with the district before you buy.
Which parts of Lehi have newer homes?
Newer subdivisions and new construction show up where open land has been developing, while the area around Main Street is the historic core. The easiest way to see it for yourself is the year built filter on Search homes, and my New Construction Guide covers how to buy from a builder without getting steamrolled.
Getting set up in Lehi
Moving in? These are the official pages for the accounts you'll open in your first week. Start with the city, since water, sewer and trash usually go on one city bill.
Lehi City Power (electric service is a city utility in Lehi)
Alpine School District (serves the city through June 30, 2027)
Aspen Peaks School District (serves the city from July 1, 2027)
Links checked October 6, 2026. Internet service varies by street, so check your exact address with each provider before you move. We do not rank providers.
Nearby guides
Looking at Lehi's neighbors too? Read the guides for Bluffdale, Saratoga Springs, American Fork and Highland.
All area guides: Bluffdale, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, American Fork, Highland, Alpine, Cedar Hills, Pleasant Grove, Lindon. See every city on the area map, or read local posts on the blog.
More Lehi reading from the journal:
Next step
I live here, I drive these roads, and I'll tell you the hard parts before you sign anything. Whether you're buying your first place in Lehi or selling the one you've outgrown, let's start with an honest conversation.
Franco Preston, REALTOR®, brokered by Olympus Real Estate.
Sources
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- https://www.alpineschools.org/o/aspen-peaks-district/ (fetched): Aspen Peaks School District created by Proposition 11 in November 2024; officially opens July 1, 2027.
- https://www.ksl.com/article/51555740/3-new-utah-county-school-districts-sign-historic-resource-allocation-agreement (search result excerpt): Aspen Peaks covers Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi and Utah County's portion of Draper; Alpine keeps oversight until July 1, 2027.
- https://lehifreepress.com/2026/03/25/aspen-peaks-school-district-announces-key-hires-launches-boundary-study/ (search result excerpt): Aspen Peaks board voted to launch a districtwide boundary study.
- https://www.alpineschools.org/o/asd/page/boundary-changes-lehi (found by search; page blocked a direct load): Alpine School District boundary study page for Lehi.
- https://connect.udot.utah.gov/2026/03/18/udot-begins-construction-on-new-2100-north-freeway-connection-in-lehi/ (fetched): 2100 North freeway details (2.8 miles, $621 million, late 2028, about 12 minutes saved each way at peak); Mountain View Corridor four mile segment opened in December; Pioneer Crossing Flex Lanes expected in 2026; Redwood Road congestion.
- https://udotinput.utah.gov/2100north (search result excerpt): 2100 North timeline (construction spring 2026, completion late 2028, preliminary).
- https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2026/mar/18/investing-in-people-udot-breaks-ground-on-2100-north-freeway-project-in-lehi/ (search result excerpt): existing 2100 North traffic lanes to keep moving during construction.
- https://www.rideuta.com/rider-info/station-addresses (fetched): Lehi FrontRunner station at 3101 N. Ashton Blvd.; TRAX station list shows no Lehi or Utah County TRAX stations, Blue Line ends in Draper.
- https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Tools/Schedules-and-Maps/750-FrontRunner (fetched, plus search excerpt for the stop list): FrontRunner fares ($2.50 base, 60 cents per additional station) and stop order Draper, Lehi, American Fork through Provo.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lehi_(UTA_station) (search result excerpt, secondary): station sits inside the Thanksgiving Point business park and is reached via the Timpanogos Highway (SR 92) interchange.
- https://thanksgivingpoint.org/ (fetched): seven venues and two campuses, 50 acre Ashton Gardens, Curiosity Farms "in the heart of Silicon Slopes," corn maze and holiday lights events, Lehi addresses.
- https://lehimills.com/pages/about (fetched): Lehi Mills since 1906, store at 833 East Main Street, Footloose connection.
- https://www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation-community/parks-trails/trails/ (fetched): Murdock Canal Trail 5.15 miles, Jordan River Parkway Lehi section 9.16 miles, Traverse Mountain trail names, Mayors' Trail connects to Draper, Holbrook Farms Power Line Trail.
- https://www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation-community/parks-trails/parks/hidden-canyon-trailhead/ (search result excerpt): Hidden Canyon Trailhead access to more than 28 miles of Traverse Mountain trails.
- https://www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation-community/parks/eagle-summit-park/ (search result excerpt): Eagle Summit Park located in the Traverse Mountain area.
- https://www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation-community/parks-trails/parks/shadow-ridge-park/ (search result excerpt): Shadow Ridge Park at 3050 W. Traverse Mountain Blvd.
- https://www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation-community/parks-trails/parks/holbrook-farms-park/ (search result excerpt): Holbrook Farms Park at 2504 N. Drexler Drive, six pickleball courts, Food Truck Alley pavilion.
- https://www.lehi-ut.gov/media/wsxeinjs/pages-from-lehi-frontrunner-station-area-plan-090324-1-compressed.pdf (search result excerpt): Lehi FrontRunner Station Area Plan; Thanksgiving Point Area Plan readopted August 8, 2023.