Move Over, St. George! Utah Has A NEW ‘Fastest Growing City’
For years, St. George has been the fastest growing city in Utah, and one of the fastest growing cities in the entire United States. According to InsideClimateNews.org, St. George now has the population of 107,424 in the year 2024! The University of Utah expects St. George's population to continue growing to DOUBLE that number by year 2050! But, St. George has been dethroned as the FASTEST growing city in all of Utah!
WHO IS THE NEW NUMBER 1?
The new king of growth in Utah isn't St. George, or even a city in Southern Utah. The new fastest growing Utah city is... LEHI! Utah county gained over 16,000 new residents from 2022-2023, and Lehi is home to the majority of those people. Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain were the other two cities that helped Utah County explode. Those three cities combined for nearly 75% of Utah County's growth!
TOP 5 FASTEST GROWING CITIES IN UTAH:
1. LEHI:
With Lehi home to Silicon Slopes, the hub for Utah’s booming tech industry. Several big tech companies have set up headquarters or offices there, including Adobe, Ancestry.com, and Overstock.com. The rapid growth of the tech sector has drawn attention to Lehi as a hotspot for innovation and employment.
2.SARATOGA SPRINGS:
Saratoaga Springs is known for a handful of really awesome things. They're known for their hot springs, lake views, their booming growth, outdoor recreation, and of course their close proximity to Salt Lake City.
3. EAGLE MOUNTAIN:
Eagle Mountain is very similar to Saratoga Springs in their rapid growth, tech and business opportunities with Silicon Slopes a short drive away, outdoor recreation, being a family friendly suburb, and the Pony Express Trail, adding major historical charm to the city.
4. ST. GEORGE:
Down south on the border of Utah and Arizona is St. George! Home to beautiful red rocks, lakes, and MAJOR growth over the last 20 years. St. George is a place for both retirees and young families
5. SALT LAKE CITY:
Still growing at a constant rate is the capital of the state, Salt Lake City. With more nightlife, sports teams, and excitement coming to the city, plus some of the most gorgeous views in the entire country, Salt Lake City sits at #5 on the list of fastest growing cities in Utah.
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