Utah County could see nearly 1 million new residents by 2050
"You may be in the face of a population tsunami," said Robert Grow, president and CEO of Envision Utah. "You are sitting on a powder keg of growth here."
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Utah County is primed for a huge population explosion during the next 30 years.
In a presentation to the Utah County Commission on Tuesday, representatives with Envision Utah, a public-private partnership created to strategically create planning strategies in the state, estimated Utah County could increase in population by as much as 840,000 residents by 2050.
"You may be in the face of a population tsunami," said Robert Grow, president and CEO of Envision Utah. "You are sitting on a powder keg of growth here."
Grow explained to the commissioners that, overall, Utah is expected to see a dramatic increase in population by 2.5 million individuals by 2050. He said a good portion of that growth will be in Utah County, as a study done by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors found that the county has a large amount of land still available to develop when compared to the other three highly populated counties in the state.
The study found Utah County has double the available acreage to build on when compared to Salt Lake, Davis and Weber Counties combined. Utah County has more than 207,000 acres available to be developed, a large portion of it on the west side of Utah Lake.
Grow told the commission that government leaders in the county will need to be aware of that fact as it will impact how governments deal with issues such as water and sewer needs, air quality, transportation, economic development and education in the future.
Grow also explained the population growth will largely be in the age range that usually includes families -- the 30-64 age range. He said that statistic is key, as that will mean cities will want to plan for more single-family homes to be built, citing studies that have shown families want a house and yard and aren't as keen on downtown condominium living...
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Northern Utah County cities facing explosive growth
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A recent study by utahfoundation.org found that the projected state population will just about double by 2050, thanks in part to a high birth rate, a strong economy and a low cost of living.
Nowhere is that expected to be more evident than in the northern Utah County cities of Lehi, Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs.
While Lehi already finds itself in the middle of a population boom, Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs appear to be the epicenters for the next wave of residents. Each city is predicted to grow in the 500 percent range in the next 35 years.A recent study by utahfoundation.org found that the projected state population will just about double by 2050, thanks in part to a high birth rate, a strong economy and a low cost of living.
Nowhere is that expected to be more evident than in the northern Utah County cities of Lehi, Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs.
Eagle Mountain
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While Lehi already finds itself in the middle of a population boom, Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs appear to be the epicenters for the next wave of residents. Each city is predicted to grow in the 500 percent range in the next 35 years.
Owen Jackson, Saratoga Springs' public relations manager, said the city is already expanding.
“We have 22,000 people, as of now, and we want to know what is that going to look like and how are we going to get there," Jackson said. "We’ve already grown about 30 percent from that last population estimate of 17,000."
Jackson said the city is already holding strategic planning meetings to address how to best accommodate the expected influx of many new residents.
“It’s a committee of residents that will help determine what direction the city wants to go," he said. "The plan will provide a greater guiding direction for future decisions. It’s a great way to see exactly what residents want.”
Robert Ranc, an assistant to the Lehi city administrator, believes location is the key reason behind his city becoming a popular home for big business, and the resulting population boom that has taken place in recent years.
“Particularly commercially, Lehi is right at the heart of the Wasatch Front, between Provo and Salt Lake City," Ranc said. "Provo and Salt Lake provide a lot of young, educated work force, and Lehi has a lot of greenfield land, land that’s never been built on, that’s more cost-effective for construction."
He added there are plans in place to help with the growing pains.
“We have master planning in place for our city, where we will need roads, infrastructures, to make sure that we are ready for the influx of people,” Ranc said.
Just last year Utah ranked as the fifth-fastest-growing state in the country. Ranc offered that it’s logical why Utah is attracting so many new residents.
“It’s really a number of things. Some states are population exporters, but Utah is receiving a lot of that in-migration," Ranc said.
"We have one of the best state economies in the country, great universities that help keep the young, educated population in Utah, a great cost of living, and a wonderful outdoor-oriented lifestyle. It’s a wonderful place to live."
Owen Jackson, Saratoga Springs' public relations manager, said the city is already expanding.
“We have 22,000 people, as of now, and we want to know what is that going to look like and how are we going to get there," Jackson said. "We’ve already grown about 30 percent from that last population estimate of 17,000."
Jackson said the city is already holding strategic planning meetings to address how to best accommodate the expected influx of many new residents.
“It’s a committee of residents that will help determine what direction the city wants to go," he said. "The plan will provide a greater guiding direction for future decisions. It’s a great way to see exactly what residents want.”
Robert Ranc, an assistant to the Lehi city administrator, believes location is the key reason behind his city becoming a popular home for big business, and the resulting population boom that has taken place in recent years.
“Particularly commercially, Lehi is right at the heart of the Wasatch Front, between Provo and Salt Lake City," Ranc said. "Provo and Salt Lake provide a lot of young, educated work force, and Lehi has a lot of greenfield land, land that’s never been built on, that’s more cost-effective for construction."
He added there are plans in place to help with the growing pains.
“We have master planning in place for our city, where we will need roads, infrastructures, to make sure that we are ready for the influx of people,” Ranc said.
Just last year Utah ranked as the fifth-fastest-growing state in the country. Ranc offered that it’s logical why Utah is attracting so many new residents.
“It’s really a number of things. Some states are population exporters, but Utah is receiving a lot of that in-migration," Ranc said.
"We have one of the best state economies in the country, great universities that help keep the young, educated population in Utah, a great cost of living, and a wonderful outdoor-oriented lifestyle. It’s a wonderful place to live."
Real estate market activity during this month seems to be leaps and bounds ahead of last year for buyers.
"It’s happening all over town as developers are gobbling up land and planning new neighborhoods with some already digging dirt."
Roger Hardy, Daily Herald
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The real estate market activity during this month seems to be leaps and bounds ahead of last year for buyers. According to the Wasatch Front Multiple Listing Service, 877 homes in Utah County have come on the market as new listings in the last 30 days. At the same time, 502 homes have sold.
In Salt Lake County, 1,578 homes have been listed in the last 30 days and 1,055 homes have sold. Potential buyers shouldn’t wait. With a strong buyer's market, combined with nearly all-time low mortgage rates, now’s the time to get a great deal on your dream home.
I dropped by the Saratoga Springs city planning office the other day and was amazed at the amount of new development activity going on out there. It’s happening all over town as developers are gobbling up land and planning new neighborhoods with some already digging dirt...
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