Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its homebuying phase. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.
In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the biggest destinations for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are establishing satellite offices and new headquarters in less urban areas.
Stacker compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Utah using data from Niche's 2024 Best Places to Live. Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.
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1 / 11#11. Alpine, Utah
- Overall Rank: 2,391
- Population: 10,260
- Median household income: $161,602
- Median home value: $815,800 (86% own)
- Median rent: $2,814 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), John Hancock Charter School (grade A), Lincoln Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: American Heritage School (grade A), Liahona Preparatory Academy (grade A minus), St. John the Baptist Elementary School (grade A)
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2 / 11#10. Draper, Utah
- Overall Rank: 2,247
- Population: 50,635
- Median household income: $126,041
- Median home value: $663,400 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,735 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Itineris Early College High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Waterford School (grade A+), Juan Diego Catholic High School (grade A+), Intermountain Christian School (grade A)
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3 / 11#9. Lehi, Utah
- Overall Rank: 2,216
- Population: 77,110
- Median household income: $117,243
- Median home value: $500,100 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,681 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Academy for Math, Engineering & Science (AMES) (grade A)
- Top private schools: Waterford School (grade A+), Juan Diego Catholic High School (grade A+), Mount Vernon Academy (grade A)
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4 / 11#8. Millcreek, Utah
- Overall Rank: 2,214
- Population: 63,520
- Median household income: $88,186
- Median home value: $507,900 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,351 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Itineris Early College High School (grade A+), Skyline High School (grade A), Canyon Rim Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Waterford School (grade A+), Rowland Hall (grade A+), Judge Memorial Catholic High School (grade A+)
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5 / 11#7. Bountiful, Utah
- Overall Rank: 2,178
- Population: 45,353
- Median household income: $96,060
- Median home value: $443,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,410 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), Canyon Rim Academy (grade A), Salt Lake Arts Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Judge Memorial Catholic High School (grade A+), Mount Vernon Academy (grade A), Layton Christian Academy (grade A minus)
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6 / 11#6. Farmington, Utah
- Overall Rank: 2,142
- Population: 24,463
- Median household income: $115,278
- Median home value: $558,300 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,446 (18% rent)
- Top public schools: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), No. Ut. Academy of Math Engineering & Science Ogden (grade A), Salt Lake Arts Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Layton Christian Academy (grade A minus), Dorius Academy (grade B minus), Saint Olaf Catholic School (grade A)
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7 / 11#5. Cottonwood Heights, Utah
- Overall Rank: 2,104
- Population: 33,257
- Median household income: $110,197
- Median home value: $561,600 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,547 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Itineris Early College High School (grade A+), Canyon Rim Academy (grade A), Academy for Math, Engineering & Science (AMES) (grade A)
- Top private schools: Waterford School (grade A+), Rowland Hall (grade A+), Judge Memorial Catholic High School (grade A+)
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8 / 11#4. Cedar Hills, Utah
- Overall Rank: 1,915
- Population: 9,977
- Median household income: $130,847
- Median home value: $557,900 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,894 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), John Hancock Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: American Heritage School (grade A), Liahona Preparatory Academy (grade A minus), Arches Academy (grade A+)
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9 / 11#3. Centerville, Utah
- Overall Rank: 1,898
- Population: 16,740
- Median household income: $113,697
- Median home value: $452,600 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,462 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), Salt Lake Arts Academy (grade A), Kay's Creek Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Layton Christian Academy (grade A minus), Realms of Inquiry Private School (grade B), Dorius Academy (grade B minus)
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10 / 11#2. Kaysville, Utah
- Overall Rank: 1,599
- Population: 32,714
- Median household income: $121,867
- Median home value: $513,500 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,342 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), No. Ut. Academy of Math Engineering & Science Ogden (grade A), Davis High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Layton Christian Academy (grade A minus), Dorius Academy (grade B minus), St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School (grade A+)
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11 / 11#1. Highland, Utah
- Overall Rank: 1,515
- Population: 19,267
- Median household income: $166,429
- Median home value: $747,200 (91% own)
- Median rent: $2,122 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), John Hancock Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Juan Diego Catholic High School (grade A+), American Heritage School (grade A), Liahona Preparatory Academy (grade A minus)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
