Is being in an area of Utah that’s growing quickly a good thing or a bad thing?
Depends on who you ask.
Some want bigger, more exciting cities like Salt Lake City and West Valley City, while others want peace and quiet like in Kanab and Moab, thank you very much.
But today, we’re going to put opinions aside and look at the cold, hard facts — since 2010, which cities in Utah have grown the fastest.
After getting knee-deep in the Census’s American Community Survey using Saturday Night Science, we emerged with this set of cities in the Beehive State that have people climbing over each other to get in.
7424.0% growth since 2010 · 14,254 net new residents
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229.5% growth since 2010 · 33,729 net new residents
Located in
Utah County, Utah
Saratoga Springs is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. The elevation is 4,505 feet. It is part of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is a relatively new development along the northwestern shores of Utah Lake. It was incorporated on December 31, 1997 and has been growing rapidly since then. The population was 1,003 at the 2000 census, while the 2009 estimates placed it at 16,125, making it one of the fastest-growing US cities during this time period. The 2010 census states population at 17,781, meeting expectations of growth despite the state of the economy. Saratoga Springs became a city in 2001.
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223.8% growth since 2010 · 41,018 net new residents
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
Herriman is a city in southwestern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. The population was 21,785 as of the 2010 census. Although Herriman was a town in 2000, it has since been classified as a fourth-class city by state law. The city has experienced rapid growth since incorporation in 1999, as its population was just 1,523 at the 2000 census. It grew from being the 111th-largest incorporated place in Utah in 2000 to the 32nd-largest in 2010.
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197.8% growth since 2010 · 35,398 net new residents
Located in
Utah County, Utah
Eagle Mountain is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located to the west as well as north of the Lake Mountains, which are west of Utah Lake. It was incorporated December 3, 1996 and has been rapidly growing ever since. The population was 21,415 at the 2010 census. Although Eagle Mountain was a town in 2000, it has since been classified as a fourth-class city by state law. In its short history, the city has quickly become known for its rapid growth.
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166.9% growth since 2010 · 11,754 net new residents
Located in
Utah County, Utah
Bluffdale is a city in Salt Lake County in the U.S. state of Utah, located about 20 miles south of Salt Lake City. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 7,598.
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138.1% growth since 2010 · 12,505 net new residents
Located in
Weber County, Utah
West Haven is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was 3,976 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated on July 1, 1991, combining the unincorporated communities of Kanesville and Wilson.
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102.6% growth since 2010 · 43,126 net new residents
Located in
Utah County, Utah
Lehi is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is named after Lehi, a prophet in the Book of Mormon. The population was 47,407 at the 2010 census, up from 19,028 in 2000. The center of population of Utah is located in Lehi.
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96.5% growth since 2010 · 8,071 net new residents
Located in
Utah County, Utah
Santaquin is a city in Utah and Juab counties in the U.S. state of Utah. It is part of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,128 at the 2010 census.
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85.8% growth since 2010 · 14,942 net new residents
Located in
Washington County, Utah
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78.3% growth since 2010 · 36,320 net new residents
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
South Jordan is a city in south central Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. The city lies in the Salt Lake Valley between the 9,000-foot peaks of the Oquirrh Mountains and the 12,000-foot peaks of the Wasatch Mountains and is part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The Jordan River flows through the middle of the valley and the city has a 3.5-mile section of the Jordan River Parkway that contains fishing ponds, trails, parks and natural habitat. Salt Lake County fair grounds and equestrian park, 67-acre Oquirrh Lake and 27 other parks are located inside the city. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 50,418.
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Methodology: How We Measured The Fastest Growing Cities In the Beehive State for 2026
To figure out which cities are growing the most, we used Saturday Night Science to look at the growth rates for cities since the beginning of the decade, according to the American Community Survey put out by the census every year. Specifically:
- Current Population
- Population in 2010
- Growth rate from 2010 to Current (the latest available data, which came out in Dec 2024)
We ranked all 90 Utah cities with a population over 5,000 people from highest growth rate to lowest.
The city with the highest growth rate during this time was crowned the fastest-growing city in the Beehive State.
And for those of you who are a little rusty with their statistics, you can calculate the growth rate by the following formula: [Current Population – Population 2010] / [Population 2010].
The data has been updated for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the fastest growing cities in Utah.
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Fastest Growing Places In Utah For 2026
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| Rank | City | Population | Population 2010 | Growth | Absolute Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vineyard | 14,446 | 192 | 7424.0% | 14,254 |
| 2 | Saratoga Springs | 48,425 | 14,696 | 229.5% | 33,729 |
| 3 | Herriman | 59,346 | 18,328 | 223.8% | 41,018 |
| 4 | Eagle Mountain | 53,290 | 17,892 | 197.8% | 35,398 |
| 5 | Bluffdale | 18,797 | 7,043 | 166.9% | 11,754 |
| 6 | West Haven | 21,563 | 9,058 | 138.1% | 12,505 |
| 7 | Lehi | 85,173 | 42,047 | 102.6% | 43,126 |
| 8 | Santaquin | 16,436 | 8,365 | 96.5% | 8,071 |
| 9 | Washington | 32,348 | 17,406 | 85.8% | 14,942 |
| 10 | South Jordan | 82,686 | 46,366 | 78.3% | 36,320 |
| 11 | Mapleton | 13,114 | 7,543 | 73.9% | 5,571 |
| 12 | Hurricane | 22,771 | 13,232 | 72.1% | 9,539 |
| 13 | Midway | 6,171 | 3,606 | 71.1% | 2,565 |
| 14 | Salem | 10,324 | 6,060 | 70.4% | 4,264 |
| 15 | Grantsville | 14,341 | 8,458 | 69.6% | 5,883 |
| 16 | Heber | 18,015 | 10,765 | 67.3% | 7,250 |
| 17 | Nibley | 7,952 | 4,763 | 67.0% | 3,189 |
| 18 | Plain City | 8,396 | 5,127 | 63.8% | 3,269 |
| 19 | Syracuse | 35,488 | 21,689 | 63.6% | 13,799 |
| 20 | Smithfield | 14,408 | 8,957 | 60.9% | 5,451 |
| 21 | Tremonton | 11,477 | 7,219 | 59.0% | 4,258 |
| 22 | North Salt Lake | 23,474 | 14,986 | 56.6% | 8,488 |
| 23 | Hyde Park | 5,540 | 3,623 | 52.9% | 1,917 |
| 24 | Ivins | 9,998 | 6,590 | 51.7% | 3,408 |
| 25 | Pleasant View | 11,217 | 7,481 | 49.9% | 3,736 |
| 26 | Enoch | 8,144 | 5,464 | 49.0% | 2,680 |
| 27 | Farr West | 7,952 | 5,351 | 48.6% | 2,601 |
| 28 | Farmington | 25,389 | 17,188 | 47.7% | 8,201 |
| 29 | North Logan | 11,460 | 7,765 | 47.6% | 3,695 |
| 30 | American Fork | 37,109 | 25,370 | 46.3% | 11,739 |
| 31 | St. George | 101,995 | 71,136 | 43.4% | 30,859 |
| 32 | Highland | 20,119 | 14,081 | 42.9% | 6,038 |
| 33 | Hyrum | 10,401 | 7,284 | 42.8% | 3,117 |
| 34 | Perry | 5,843 | 4,095 | 42.7% | 1,748 |
| 35 | South Weber | 8,115 | 5,707 | 42.2% | 2,408 |
| 36 | Hooper | 9,338 | 6,590 | 41.7% | 2,748 |
| 37 | Spanish Fork | 44,946 | 31,851 | 41.1% | 13,095 |
| 38 | Cedar City | 38,524 | 27,720 | 39.0% | 10,804 |
| 39 | Providence | 8,947 | 6,502 | 37.6% | 2,445 |
| 40 | Santa Clara | 8,152 | 5,967 | 36.6% | 2,185 |
| 41 | Payson | 23,039 | 17,187 | 34.0% | 5,852 |
| 42 | Harrisville | 6,935 | 5,176 | 34.0% | 1,759 |
| 43 | West Point | 11,929 | 8,910 | 33.9% | 3,019 |
| 44 | Nephi | 6,885 | 5,256 | 31.0% | 1,629 |
| 45 | North Ogden | 21,947 | 16,779 | 30.8% | 5,168 |
| 46 | Midvale | 35,989 | 27,609 | 30.4% | 8,380 |
| 47 | Springville | 35,849 | 27,633 | 29.7% | 8,216 |
| 48 | Draper | 50,278 | 39,252 | 28.1% | 11,026 |
| 49 | Tooele | 38,405 | 30,167 | 27.3% | 8,238 |
| 50 | Kaysville | 33,053 | 26,051 | 26.9% | 7,002 |
| 51 | Layton | 83,286 | 65,674 | 26.8% | 17,612 |
| 52 | Roosevelt | 7,078 | 5,598 | 26.4% | 1,480 |
| 53 | Riverton | 45,457 | 35,991 | 26.3% | 9,466 |
| 54 | Woods Cross | 11,531 | 9,166 | 25.8% | 2,365 |
| 55 | Clinton | 23,612 | 19,031 | 24.1% | 4,581 |
| 56 | Kanab | 5,081 | 4,156 | 22.3% | 925 |
| 57 | Fruit Heights | 6,023 | 4,943 | 21.8% | 1,080 |
| 58 | Lindon | 11,765 | 9,698 | 21.3% | 2,067 |
| 59 | Pleasant Grove | 37,852 | 31,457 | 20.3% | 6,395 |
| 60 | Vernal | 10,392 | 8,768 | 18.5% | 1,624 |
| 61 | West Jordan | 116,692 | 98,622 | 18.3% | 18,070 |
| 62 | Logan | 54,907 | 46,408 | 18.3% | 8,499 |
| 63 | Holladay | 31,099 | 26,299 | 18.3% | 4,800 |
| 64 | Cedar Hills | 9,950 | 8,567 | 16.1% | 1,383 |
| 65 | West Bountiful | 5,915 | 5,140 | 15.1% | 775 |
| 66 | Alpine | 10,392 | 9,061 | 14.7% | 1,331 |
| 67 | Clearfield | 33,523 | 29,510 | 13.6% | 4,013 |
| 68 | South Salt Lake | 26,352 | 23,228 | 13.4% | 3,124 |
| 69 | Brigham City | 19,992 | 17,639 | 13.3% | 2,353 |
| 70 | Riverdale | 9,279 | 8,189 | 13.3% | 1,090 |
| 71 | Salt Lake City | 208,007 | 184,488 | 12.7% | 23,519 |
| 72 | Orem | 97,182 | 86,849 | 11.9% | 10,333 |
| 73 | West Valley City | 138,437 | 125,002 | 10.7% | 13,435 |
| 74 | Park City | 8,362 | 7,553 | 10.7% | 809 |
| 75 | Richfield | 8,224 | 7,437 | 10.6% | 787 |
| 76 | South Ogden | 17,650 | 15,970 | 10.5% | 1,680 |
| 77 | Centerville | 16,679 | 15,216 | 9.6% | 1,463 |
| 78 | Sunset | 5,587 | 5,129 | 8.9% | 458 |
| 79 | Roy | 38,993 | 35,843 | 8.8% | 3,150 |
| 80 | Murray | 50,188 | 46,271 | 8.5% | 3,917 |
| 81 | Sandy | 94,291 | 87,168 | 8.2% | 7,123 |
| 82 | Ogden | 87,413 | 81,054 | 7.8% | 6,359 |
| 83 | Moab | 5,312 | 4,950 | 7.3% | 362 |
| 84 | Bountiful | 45,023 | 42,363 | 6.3% | 2,660 |
| 85 | Provo | 114,766 | 110,201 | 4.1% | 4,565 |
| 86 | Washington Terrace | 9,182 | 8,917 | 3.0% | 265 |
| 87 | Ephraim | 5,949 | 5,789 | 2.8% | 160 |
| 88 | Taylorsville | 58,678 | 58,339 | 0.6% | 339 |
| 89 | Cottonwood Heights | 32,828 | 33,544 | -2.1% | -716 |
| 90 | Price | 8,248 | 8,473 | -2.7% | -225 |
Source: U.S. Census ACS, 2010-current. 90 Utah cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: These Places Grew Up So Fast In Utah, You Know?
So there you have it, the fastest growing cities in Utah are led by Vineyard which has been growing at a blistering pace this decade relative to other cities and towns around the state.
The fastest-growing cities in Utah are Vineyard, Saratoga Springs, Herriman, Eagle Mountain, Bluffdale, West Haven, Lehi, Santaquin, Washington, and South Jordan.
It’ll be interesting to see if these places can keep growing at the same rate over the next couple of years. We’ll be here to let you know!
