Lehi is where Utah's tech boom landed: the office parks around Thanksgiving Point and along I-15 at the north end of Utah County, known as Silicon Slopes. Commuters come into them every workday from both counties. If your job is there, this guide is about where to live. For what Silicon Slopes is and how it grew, see Silicon Slopes, Explained.
Where to live, by road miles
Road distances from each city center to the Lehi corridor, by our routing:
- Under 8 miles: Lehi (4), Saratoga Springs (6), Highland (6), American Fork (7).
- 8 to 15 miles: Draper (9), Bluffdale (10), Sandy (14), Eagle Mountain (14), Herriman (15), South Jordan's Daybreak (15), Orem (15), Vineyard (15).
- The longer commutes: West Jordan (16), Provo (21), West Valley City (24), Salt Lake City (26).
Living in Lehi itself
The shortest commute is from Lehi, and many tech workers simply live there, in neighborhoods from the older town center to the newer subdivisions on the west side. See Living in Lehi and Lehi Neighborhoods.
The west side: Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain
Saratoga Springs is close by the map, about 6 miles, and Eagle Mountain farther, about 14; both have grown fast. Their commutes depend on a few connector roads feeding I-15, which get crowded at rush hour. See Living in Saratoga Springs.
The north side: Draper, Bluffdale and Herriman
For some Lehi workers the easier commute comes from Salt Lake County: Draper is about 9 miles from the corridor and Bluffdale about 10, and neither requires crossing Utah County's busiest interchanges. The Point, the redevelopment of the old prison site in Draper, will add jobs on that side of the ridge from 2028; see Where to Live If You Work at The Point.
The south side: American Fork to Provo
American Fork, about 7 miles away, is a short hop. From Orem and Vineyard, about 15 miles, and Provo, about 21, the drive runs up I-15 through American Fork, and FrontRunner is a real alternative: it stops at Lehi Station, 3101 North Ashton Boulevard, near the Thanksgiving Point business area, and at stations in American Fork, Orem, Vineyard and Provo. FrontRunner does not run on Sundays. See Getting Around Provo. For Utah County jobs outside Lehi, see Tech Jobs in Utah Valley Without Moving to Lehi.
Practical notes
- Drive the commute at rush hour before you choose a house.
- Map your office, not just "Lehi." The corridor is spread out.
- Consider the train. FrontRunner can beat the freeway from the south.
- Look north as well as south. Draper and Bluffdale are close.
Related Guides
- Where to Live If You Work at The Point
- Where to Live If You Work at the Salt Lake City Airport
- Daybreak or Utah City?
- Living in Lehi
- Silicon Slopes, Explained
Frequently Asked Questions
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