Cedar Hills, Utah
Population: 3,094
Located in Utah County
Located in the foothills of Mt. Timpanogas, Cedar Hills is one of the fastest growing communities in Utah County. The town more than tripled its population in the last decade, growing from 769 to 3,094 residents. And since the census was taken, Cedar Hills continues to grow. A former mayor says that Cedar Hills is so appealing because of its small-town, home-grown atmosphere. Another reason it may be so appealing is that its residents have easy access to recreation spots in American Fork Canyon via U-146 and U-92. Cedar Hills has the youngest median age, 18.5, in Utah County. This may be attributed to the fact that residents have large families. The median household size is 4.78, the third largest in the county. Cedar Hills, a bedroom community is linked to American Fork, the nearby town. Cedar Hill is located in the heart of Utah County, and is a pleasant mix of small-town goodness and modern development. Discovered by trappers from the American Fur Company - who trapped along the river that starts on the south slopes of Mount Baldy, or Bald Mountain - the town was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1850 and incorporated on June 4, 1853. The town is an attractive residential community based largely on farming, manufacturing, and trade. Among the town's attractions are its downtown businesses, many of which are still housed in their original Old West-style buildings. In recent years, the area has been attracting a number of high-tech firms due to its educated workforce, low business costs and excellent quality of life. Just minutes from Cedar Hill's quaint Main Street is the new Utah Valley Business Park, home of Dentrix and Intel. Living Conditions: The Provo/Orem area, in which Cedar Hill is located, has been ranked among the top 20 places to live in the nation (according to Money Magazine) for the past five years. In 1991, the magazine rated the area #1 on its list of the top 300 places in the nation to live. Some of the criteria by which the area was judged were its health-care facilities, crime rate, economy, housing, education, transit, weather, leisure, arts, strength of leadership, and town involvement in quality of life. Recreation: Cedar Hills is nestled at the base of the Majestic Wasatch Range of the Rockies, just 40 minutes south of Salt Lake International Airport. Bound on the east by snow-capped Mount Timpanogos and on the west by 139-square mile Utah Lake, recreational and scenic opportunities abound. Hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, mountain-biking, and water sports of all kinds are favorite pastimes in the summer months. Hunting, snowmobiling, ice climbing, downhill and cross-country skiing satisfy the adventurous during the colder months of the year. Cedar Hills central location puts it within a half-day's drive of fifteen national parks, monuments, and recreation areas - the largest concentration of such attractions in any state south of Alaska. Cedar Hills has so much to offer, it is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the United States; the education systems are highly rated and the opportunity for business growth and development is booming. Cedar Hills may be sleepy, but for all the right reasons and moving here might just be the best thing you've ever done!
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