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- Population: 10,260
- Median home value: $815,800
- Median rental price: $2,814

- Top schools nearby: Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), John Hancock Charter School (grade A), Lincoln Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: American Heritage School (grade A), Liahona Preparatory Academy (grade A−), St. John the Baptist Elementary School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#11. Alpine, Utah

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- Population: 50,635
- Median home value: $663,400
- Median rental price: $1,735

- Top schools nearby: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Itineris Early College High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Waterford School (grade A+), Juan Diego Catholic High School (grade A+), Intermountain Christian School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#10. Draper, Utah

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- Population: 77,110
- Median home value: $500,100
- Median rental price: $1,681

- Top schools nearby: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Academy for Math, Engineering & Science (AMES) (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Waterford School (grade A+), Juan Diego Catholic High School (grade A+), Mount Vernon Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#9. Lehi, Utah

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- Population: 63,520
- Median home value: $507,900
- Median rental price: $1,351

- Top schools nearby: Itineris Early College High School (grade A+), Skyline High School (grade A), Canyon Rim Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Waterford School (grade A+), Rowland Hall (grade A+), Judge Memorial Catholic High School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#8. Millcreek, Utah

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- Population: 45,353
- Median home value: $443,800
- Median rental price: $1,410

- Top schools nearby: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), Canyon Rim Academy (grade A), Salt Lake Arts Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Judge Memorial Catholic High School (grade A+), Mount Vernon Academy (grade A), Layton Christian Academy (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#7. Bountiful, Utah

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- Population: 24,463
- Median home value: $558,300
- Median rental price: $1,446

- Top schools nearby: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), No. Ut. Academy of Math Engineering & Science Ogden (grade A), Salt Lake Arts Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Layton Christian Academy (grade A−), Dorius Academy (grade B−), Saint Olaf Catholic School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#6. Farmington, Utah

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- Population: 33,257
- Median home value: $561,600
- Median rental price: $1,547

- Top schools nearby: Itineris Early College High School (grade A+), Canyon Rim Academy (grade A), Academy for Math, Engineering & Science (AMES) (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Waterford School (grade A+), Rowland Hall (grade A+), Judge Memorial Catholic High School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#5. Cottonwood Heights, Utah

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- Population: 9,977
- Median home value: $557,900
- Median rental price: $1,894

- Top schools nearby: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), John Hancock Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: American Heritage School (grade A), Liahona Preparatory Academy (grade A−), Arches Academy (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#4. Cedar Hills, Utah

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- Population: 16,740
- Median home value: $452,600
- Median rental price: $1,462

- Top schools nearby: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), Salt Lake Arts Academy (grade A), Kay's Creek Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Layton Christian Academy (grade A−), Realms of Inquiry Private School (grade B), Dorius Academy (grade B−)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#3. Centerville, Utah

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- Population: 32,714
- Median home value: $513,500
- Median rental price: $1,342

- Top schools nearby: No. Ut. Academy for Math Engineering & Science (grade A+), No. Ut. Academy of Math Engineering & Science Ogden (grade A), Davis High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Layton Christian Academy (grade A−), Dorius Academy (grade B−), St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#2. Kaysville, Utah

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- Population: 19,267
- Median home value: $747,200
- Median rental price: $2,122

- Top schools nearby: Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (grade A+), Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy (grade A+), John Hancock Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Juan Diego Catholic High School (grade A+), American Heritage School (grade A), Liahona Preparatory Academy (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

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