Living in Lindon, Utah: Big Lots, Two Trails and State Street
Lindon, a little bit of country between Orem and Pleasant Grove
Lindon is a long, narrow city of about 8.4 square miles squeezed between Pleasant Grove to the north and Orem to the south, with Mount Timpanogos above it and Utah Lake below it. The city's motto is "A Little Bit of Country," and on much of the east side you can see why: half acre lots on both sides of State Street, a paved canal trail along the bench and foothill open space above that.
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What will test you: State Street is a heavily trafficked regional highway, the west side is a patchwork of commercial and industrial land, and there is no FrontRunner station in town. If you are buying, which side of I-15 and which side of State Street you pick changes almost everything. If you are selling, buyers will compare your lot size and setting, not just your square footage.
Here's how I'd think about it if I were you.
Then: a short history
Lindon was settled in 1850 as an outgrowth of Pleasant Grove. The early town was called String Town, because the houses were strung along a single road between Pleasant Grove and Orem, roughly where State Street runs now.
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The name came from an old linden tree growing in town in 1901. The city's own history says Lindon incorporated in 1924 with a population of 458, and the spelling ended with an o instead of the tree's e. The city celebrated its 100th year of incorporation in March 2024.
Lindon's draft general plan describes the change since then as a move from farms and homesteads to established neighborhoods with a strong commercial and employment base on the west side. A few historic buildings and sites still sit along Main Street and State Street.
You do not need the history to buy here. It does explain why so many lots on the east side are bigger than what you see in newer cities.
Now: growth and what the numbers say
Census facts for this guide (Census QuickFacts / ACS 2020 to 2024 / PEP V2025):
Population, Census April 1, 2020: 11,397.
Population, Census April 1, 2010: 10,070.
Population estimate, July 1, 2025: 12,015 (about +5.5 percent from the 2020 estimates base).
ACS households: 3,381.
ACS mean travel time to work: 19.9 minutes.
ACS owner occupied housing unit rate: 80.5 percent.
ACS median gross rent: $1,563.
Land area (2020): 8.35 square miles; population per square mile (2020): 1,364.9.
Housing age (ACS B25034): about 39 percent of homes were built in 2000 or later, about 36 percent in the 1990s and about 15 percent before 1980. Median year built: 1997.
Housing type (ACS B25024): about 77 percent of housing units are single family detached and about 12 percent are single family attached.
Prices: keep the Census estimate and closed sales separate forever. The ACS median value of owner occupied housing units in Lindon is $675,500. That is what owners estimate their homes are worth over a five year survey window, not what sold last month. For actual closed sales, read the monthly Market Report or call me for comps on a specific address.
What the numbers say in plain English: Lindon is small, spread out and mostly detached homes. A big share of the housing went up in the 1990s, and the city has grown a little faster than its neighbors since 2020.
Next: how Lindon is still growing
Lindon still has some open land, and its plans focus on a few specific corridors.
The draft general plan counts about 287.6 acres of vacant land, roughly 10.6 percent of the city, and says most of it is not limited by major environmental restrictions, except some east bench parcels with steep slopes, fault lines, waterways and hard utility access.
The draft plan cites a Mountainland Association of Governments projection of a buildout population of 13,719 by 2050, and says city staff think buildout could be closer to 15,000.
The draft plan proposes a new town center on 700 North just west of Geneva Road, with a transit and commercial node tied to a future TRAX light rail extension, and three smaller transit nodes along State Street for bus and bus rapid transit. It also says the future of BRT on State Street is uncertain.
The 2024 State of the City report says the 700 North corridor (North County Boulevard) and the I-15 Lindon and Pleasant Grove interchange are ripe for development, that the city is planning the corridor through a 700 North Area Master Plan, and that the city and UDOT are planning interchange improvements, road widening and new signals.
My read: the next decade of change in Lindon is most likely to show up along 700 North, around the interchange and on the remaining west side parcels, more than in the established east side neighborhoods.
What I'd do: before you buy near 700 North, Geneva Road or the west side, read the current planning commission and city council agendas for the blocks around you. Plans are plans, not shovels.
Investing in itself
These are sourced projects and plans, not promises that every one is finished.
Roads and utilitiesThe 2024 State of the City report lists $3.4 million for road maintenance, $1.6 million for new well construction, $466,000 for sewer projects and $1.4 million for storm water projects in the fiscal 2024 to 2025 budget.
Secondary water metersThe same report says Lindon finished installing meters on all pressurized irrigation connections in spring 2023 and plans to study two to three watering seasons of data before setting a metered secondary water rate.
Water deliveryThe city reports investing in capacity in the Provo River Aqueduct to move secondary water more reliably than canals and ditches.
Street plan changesIn 2026 the City Council approved Ordinance 2026-01-O, removing part of 1200 West up to 200 North from the Street Master Plan Map, conditioned on a settlement and an amended development agreement.
Tradeoffs to check in person
These are field tests, not avoid lists. None of them tell you where you should buy.
State StreetContext: the draft general plan calls State Street a heavily trafficked regional highway. If you buy near it, drive it at rush hour and listen from the backyard.
The west side mixContext: commercial and industrial zoning dominates the west side, with undeveloped parcels scattered between, and one residential enclave sits between Geneva Road and I-15. Visit on a weekday when trucks and businesses are running.
700 North and the interchangeContext: the city calls the corridor ripe for development and is planning interchange and road changes with UDOT. Ask what is proposed near any address there.
Foothill edgesContext: the east bench borders foothill open space and has steep slopes and fault lines on some parcels. Utah's HB 48 wildland urban interface law took effect January 1, 2026. Check the exact address on the Utah Wildfire Risk portal and the FEMA flood map, and ask about geotechnical reports.
Housing ageContext: about a third of homes were built in the 1990s, so many are now at the age for roofs, furnaces, water heaters and windows. Budget for a thorough inspection.
Big lots, big waterContext: secondary water is metered now, and the city plans to set a metered rate. If you want a half acre, ask what irrigating it will cost.
How Lindon compares
These guides compare northern Utah County cities with the same facts for each place: history, how the city works today, and what is already approved or funded for growth. They are here to help you choose a place that fits your life. They are not rankings, and they are not advice to buy or avoid any neighborhood. School boundaries, flood zones, and HOA rules change. Always verify with the city, the district, and your own walkthrough.
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None of this is a ranking. Drive each city at rush hour and walk the blocks you'd actually buy on.
OremThen feel: Lindon's larger neighbor to the south, sharing the 1600 North freeway access at the city line. Now access: I-15 and State Street; ACS mean travel time 20.1 minutes versus 19.9 in Lindon. Housing story: about 18.6 square miles and an ACS owner occupied rate of 57.8 percent, versus 80.5 percent in Lindon. Lindon residents use library cards from nearby city libraries such as Orem's, with a partial reimbursement from Lindon.
Pleasant GroveThen feel: the 1850 town Lindon grew out of, with a historic Main Street and Strawberry Days. Now access: I-15 at Pleasant Grove Boulevard and US 89; ACS mean travel time 21.7 minutes. Next land story: nearly built out under its 2023 general plan. Both cities move to the Timpanogos School District in 2027. Read the Pleasant Grove guide (/neighborhoods/pleasant-grove-ut/).
American ForkThen feel: another 1850 settlement with a historic Main Street and Steel Days. Now access: I-15, Pioneer Crossing and its own FrontRunner station at 782 W. 200 S., one of the two stations Lindon residents use; ACS mean travel time 23.3 minutes. Next land story: small annexations plus infill and station area planning. Read the American Fork guide (/neighborhoods/american-fork-ut/).
Side by side pages (for example Lindon vs Orem) can reuse these fields later. Until then, tour the cities yourself. Which fits depends on your commute, your budget and the house itself.
Neighborhoods and areas
This section maps the main areas of Lindon so you can compare them yourself. Read it twice.
State Street and the original town
The old String Town road, with City Hall at 100 N State Street, City Center Park at 200 N State Street and the Community Center at 25 N Main Street.
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Half acre and similar lots line both sides of State Street. Convenient and central. Expect traffic on the highway itself.
The east bench
Slightly smaller third acre lots east of the Murdock Canal Trail, rising toward foothill open space and the Dry Canyon trailhead.
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Trails and views out the door. Check wildfire, slope and fault maps for the exact lot.
Between Geneva Road and I-15.
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A residential enclave surrounded by commercial and industrial uses, per the draft general plan. Close to the freeway. Visit on a weekday to see the business traffic.
The west side and 700 North
Commercial, industrial and office land with vacant parcels between, and the proposed town center on 700 North west of Geneva Road.
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This is where most planned change is concentrated. Read the agendas before you buy nearby.
Want to see what's for sale? Start with Search homes for Lindon, then call me before you fall for one.
Housing mix
Lindon's housing is mostly detached single family homes on larger lots, about 77 percent of units, with townhomes and a smaller share of apartments. Roughly 36 percent of homes were built in the 1990s, about 39 percent in 2000 or later, and about 15 percent before 1980.
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The practical rule: on a big lot, the yard is part of the budget, so ask about secondary water and maintenance. The older the home, the more your inspection matters. For townhomes and condos, read the HOA documents, budget and reserve study before you are under contract.
If you are shopping new builds on the remaining parcels, 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.
If you are buying here for the first time, my Buying page walks through the whole process in order, preapproval to keys.
Commute and access
I-15.
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Runs along the west side of Lindon, with freeway access at 1600 North on the Orem line and at the Lindon and Pleasant Grove interchange on the north side, where the city and UDOT are planning improvements.
State Street (US 89)
The main road through the original town and a heavily trafficked regional highway, per the draft general plan.
Geneva Road
A north south route on the west side, and the alignment UTA has designated for a future TRAX extension, per the draft plan.
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No construction date is set in the sources reviewed.
700 North (North County Boulevard)
The east west corridor the city is planning for growth, interchange work and future bus rapid transit.
Train
There is no FrontRunner station in Lindon.
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Per the draft plan, residents use the American Fork or Vineyard stations.
How long will your commute be? It depends on your side of town, your office and when you leave. ACS mean travel time to work for Lindon workers is 19.9 minutes (ACS 2020 to 2024), across all workplaces. What I'd do: drive your real route 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.
Everyday life: trails, parks and Main Street
Murdock Canal Trail
The paved regional trail along the canal, running north and south through Lindon on its way between Orem and Lehi.
Lindon Heritage Trail
The city's east west trail, which the Lindon Days 5K follows from City Center Park.
Dry Canyon trailhead
The trailhead into the foothills on the east side, and the spot for the Lindon Days star party.
City Center Park
At 200 N State Street, the hub for Lindon Days.
Lindon Aquatics Center
The city's aquatics center, which the city reports had 83,445 visitors in the 2024 season.
Parks and trails by the numbers
The city reports 64.5 acres of parks and 6.5 miles of trails.
Signature events and local traditions
Lindon DaysA week long city celebration each August. In 2026 it ran August 1 to 8 with the theme "Stars, Stripes and Small Town Nights," including the Huck Finn fishing day, a junior rodeo, a car show, a free swim day, a 5K on the Heritage Trail, a star party at the Dry Canyon trailhead and fireworks. Check the city's Lindon Days page for next year's schedule.
City calendarUse the city's events calendar for recreation and park events the month you move.
Schools
Lindon's public schools are currently part of Alpine School District. On July 1, 2027, they move to the new Timpanogos School District, which covers Lindon, Orem, Pleasant Grove and Vineyard.
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Boundaries shift, 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. Boundaries change. Use your district's address lookup; we do not rate schools.
Official sources
Lindon market snapshot
Two different price stories exist for any city. This page shows only the first one for now.
Census (what owners estimate their homes are worth):
Market numbers coming. Example layout only.
- Median value of owner occupied housing units
- $675,500 (ACS 2020 to 2024).
- Median gross rent
- $1,563 (ACS 2020 to 2024).
- Owner occupied rate
- 80.5 percent (ACS 2020 to 2024).
Closed sales (what actually sold): monthly closed sale figures for Lindon are not on this page yet.
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Ask me for recent nearby sales that match the lot size and age of home you care about.
A citywide number is a starting point, not your number.
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A half acre on State Street, a 1990s home on the east bench and a townhome near the freeway are different markets. 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 Lindon
Is Lindon built out?
Not entirely. The city's draft general plan counts about 287.6 acres of vacant land, about 10.6 percent of the city, and projects a buildout population of 13,719 to about 15,000. Most planned change is on the west side and along 700 North.
Is there a FrontRunner station in Lindon?
No. The city's draft general plan says residents use the American Fork or Vineyard stations. The plan also shows a future TRAX alignment on Geneva Road and possible bus rapid transit on State Street, without construction dates.
Does Lindon have a city library?
No. Lindon reimburses part of the cost of a library card from a local city library, such as Orem's, once a year per household. Check the city's reimbursement page for current rules.
When is Lindon Days?
Early August. In 2026 it ran August 1 to 8. Check the city's Lindon Days page for next year's dates.
Which school district is Lindon in?
Lindon is in Alpine School District for the 2026 to 2027 school year. On July 1, 2027, Lindon schools move to the new Timpanogos School District. Confirm your address with the district before you buy. We do not rate schools.
How does Lindon compare to Orem?
See How Lindon compares above. Short version: Lindon is much smaller, with more detached homes and a higher owner occupied rate; ACS mean commutes are 19.9 minutes in Lindon and 20.1 in Orem. None of this is a ranking. Drive both at rush hour and walk the blocks you'd actually buy on.
Getting set up in Lindon
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.
Lindon library card reimbursement (Lindon has no city library)
UTOPIA Fiber (the city is a UTOPIA partner city; check your address)
Alpine School District (serves the city through June 30, 2027)
Timpanogos 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 Lindon's neighbors too? Read the guides for Pleasant Grove and American Fork, plus Cedar Hills and Highland up the bench.
Next step
In Lindon the lot, the side of State Street and what is planned next door change the whole story, and I'll tell you the hard parts before you sign anything. Whether you are buying your first place here or selling the one you've outgrown, call me at (801) 403-4185 or email [email protected] and we'll start with an honest conversation. Search homes when you want to see what is active right now.
Franco Preston, REALTOR®, Utah license 13266410, brokered by Olympus Real Estate, license 14126754, 2656 W Reagan Park Ln, Bluffdale, UT 84065.
Fair housing note
Fair housing: Olympus Real Estate and Franco Preston offer services without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law. This page describes cities and published data. It does not recommend or discourage any neighborhood based on who lives there. Market figures are U.S. Census QuickFacts and American Community Survey (2020 to 2024) estimates and Census PEP V2025 population estimates. Plans and projects are summarized from public documents as of October 2026 and can change. Confirm schools, taxes, flood zones, HOAs, and property condition independently before you decide.
Sources
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- https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lindoncityutah,oremcityutah,pleasantgrovecityutah,americanforkcityutah/PST045224 (fetched October 6, 2026 as CSV): Census 2020 and 2010 counts; PEP V2025 estimate and change; ACS households, mean travel time, owner occupied rate, median owner occupied value, median gross rent; land area and density.
- https://data.census.gov/api/access/data/table?id=ACSDT5Y2024.B25034&g=160XX00US4945090 and the matching B25035 and B25024 tables (fetched October 6, 2026): year built, median year built and units in structure for Lindon, ACS 2020 to 2024.
- https://www.lindon.gov/DocumentCenter/View/563/2023-Development-Specifications-Manual-Update-PDF (search excerpt, October 6, 2026): 1850 settlement, String Town, 1901 linden tree, 1924 incorporation with 458 residents.
- https://lindon.gov/DocumentCenter/View/540/General-Plan-Draft-PDF (fetched October 6, 2026): city setting, boundaries, motto, existing and future land use, vacant acreage, buildout population, town center, transit nodes, TRAX alignment, FrontRunner access, lot patterns.
- https://www.lindon.gov/DocumentCenter/View/193/2024-State-of-the-City-Report-PDF (fetched October 6, 2026): 100th year, budget items, secondary water meters, Provo River Aqueduct, 700 North corridor and interchange planning, parks, trails and aquatics figures.
- https://www.utah.gov/pmn/files/1434248.pdf (search excerpt, October 6, 2026): Ordinance 2026-01-O Street Master Plan amendment and conditions.
- https://lindon.gov/314/Lindon-Days and https://www.lindon.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1868/Lindon-Days-2026-Magazine-PDF (October 6, 2026): 2026 dates, theme, events, locations.
- https://lindon.gov/369/Library-Card-Reimbursement (fetched October 6, 2026): library card reimbursement rules.
- https://www.alpineschools.org/o/timpanogos-district (fetched October 6, 2026): Timpanogos School District, serving Lindon, Orem, Pleasant Grove and Vineyard from July 1, 2027.
- https://ffsl.utah.gov/, https://wildfirerisk.utah.gov and https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home: WUI law, address lookups and flood maps.
- https://www.rideuta.com/rider-info/station-addresses: American Fork FrontRunner station address.