Cost of Living in Lindon, UT

Population 11,594 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

171
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Lindon run well above the national baseline, with a median of $638,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $104,583 place the city among the better-paid Utah metros.

Located 8 miles northwest of Provo, Lindon falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 46% higher than Provo's $437,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 209
Rent 114

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Lindon

The median home value in Lindon is $638,300 — 109% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,502/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,583/year is 40% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Utah's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 5.9%. The climate averages highs of 64.9°F and lows of 44.4°F, with about 51.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Lindon has a cost of living index of 171 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 71% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$638,300
109% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$724,694
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,502/mo
14% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
35.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$737
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,036
3 BR
$1,418
4 BR
$1,699
Owner-occupied 78.5%
Renter-occupied 21.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,502
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,116/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.0 min
19% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.3%
Carpooled
9.2%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
19.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 5.9%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$104,583
40% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,813
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.0%
Graduate degree 15.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30
Male median age 25.9
Female median age 35.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.9°F
Avg Low
44.4°F
Annual Precip
15.5"
Annual Snowfall
51.9"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394555627384949281665139
Low °F 242936425059686756443325
Precip" 1.431.301.752.161.820.950.490.581.061.261.321.40
Snow" 12.710.75.92.90.10.00.00.00.00.57.012.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55.1%
Good air days/yr
104
Max AQI recorded
132
PM2.5 days
231
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
2
Public schools
1,142
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lindon, UT?

Lindon has a cost index of 171 (100 = national average). It is 71% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lindon, UT?

The median gross rent in Lindon is $1,502 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lindon?

The median home value in Lindon is $638,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lindon?

The median household income in Lindon is $104,583 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lindon, UT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lindon is 5.9%. The Utah state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is Lindon, UT affordable?

Lindon is above average in cost of living, with an index of 171 — about 71% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Lindon?

Lindon has average high temperatures of 64.9°F and average lows of 44.4°F. Annual precipitation is 15.5". Average annual snowfall is 51.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lindon at a Glance

Population
11,594
Median Income
$104,583
Home Value
$638,300
Median Rent
$1,502/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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