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Lindon, UT


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Lindon, Utah

Lindon, Utah, in Utah county, is 3 miles NW of Orem, Utah (center to center) and 342 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Provo - Orem metropolitan area. Lindon contains a population of approximately 8,363.

The People and Families of Lindon

In Lindon, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Lindon, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Lindon.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lindon had a median family income of $63,513. The typical family in Lindon is better off than most in Utah. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the city. Interestingly, lots of people in Lindon have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lindon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Lindon Housing

Lindon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 88% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Utah, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Lindon, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lindon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Lindon Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lindon Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Lindon College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Lindon, UT

Comparing Lindon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity37
Female Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals26
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11

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