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Is Elk Ridge a good place to live? Many residents think so. This south Utah County city in the foothills of the southern Wasatch Front has about 4,969 people (Census, 2025), and 98.7% of its homes are owner-occupied. The median home value is $614,800, above the Utah median of $489,400 (ACS 2020-2024).
Red Sign Real Estate Team helps buyers and sellers in Elk Ridge and across Utah. We are part of Keller Williams Westfield at 998 N 1200 W in Orem, have worked with Utah clients since 2008 and have sold over 3,000 homes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, V2025 city population estimates (July 1, 2025)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, V2025 city population estimates (Utah: +8.2%)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (Utah: $489,400)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (Utah: $95,166)
The basics for anyone relocating to Elk Ridge, with a source for each point. Census figures for a city this size are estimates with wide margins.
What stands out in the public data. Which side matters more depends on your budget, commute and lifestyle.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (V2025 city population estimates, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates), Elk Ridge City and Nebo School District. Details in the sections and FAQ answers on this page.
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Census figures are five-year averages (2020-2024), so they trail today's market. For current list prices, see Elk Ridge homes for sale below. City fees (Elk Ridge City fee schedule effective Oct 13, 2026): water base $50, sewer $89.50, storm drainage $6.50, garbage $14.75 and optional recycling $14.75 a month, plus water usage.
Utah $489,400
Utah $2,009
Utah $564
Not published for Elk Ridge (too few renters sampled)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, Elk Ridge vs Utah
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Red Sign Real Estate Team helps buyers and sellers in Elk Ridge and across Utah. Our 20 agents can walk you through the city utility deposit, impact fees for anyone building (and the increase the city fee schedule sets for Dec 8, 2026), permits for retaining walls and finished basements on hillside lots, accessory apartment rules and defensible space in the wildfire area, and help you time a sale and purchase in the same move.
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City parks and planned trails, from the Elk Ridge 2026 Trails, Parks, and Open Space Master Plan (adopted in 2026). Check the city's Parks and Rec page for reservations and closures.
Park Dr, 6 acres: parking lot, grass field, paved walking trail, pavilion, restrooms, play equipment, tennis court, grass volleyball area, basketball court, benches and picnic tables. Reserve the pavilion and restrooms with the city form.
Source: Elk Ridge City: Parks and Rec
Between 11200 South and Sky Hawk Way, 6.672 acres: paved trail with streetlights and benches, natural vegetation with no lawn, a Frisbee golf course and bulbs planted by residents.
Sky Hawk Way and Cotton Tail Lane, 5.91 acres: paved trail and a large grass field used for soccer. The plan calls for parking, restrooms, pickleball and basketball courts and a pavilion; construction is anticipated from fall 2026 to spring 2027.
Deer Creek Trail and Grizzly Way (2.083 acres) and Grizzly Way and 11200 South (1.298 acres): paved trails; the Grizzly Way trail crosses 11200 South to Elk Ridge Meadows Park.
Goosenest Park (Elk Ridge Dr and Goosenest Dr, 8 acres; master plan and phase 1 design done in 2025, funding still being sought) and the 1-acre Loafer Canyon Retreat, considered for trailhead parking toward Loafer Canyon. Trail priorities include a backcountry trail system to the mountains and the Forebay area, a trail along 11200 South and a trail along the full length of Elk Ridge Dr.
The Parks and Trails Committee, the beautification committee ("Elk Ridge the Beautiful") and the Adopt-a-Tree and Adopt-a-Perennial Program, started in June 2026.
Source: Elk Ridge City: Parks and Rec
Park and trail details: Elk Ridge Parks and Rec; 2026 Trails, Parks, and Open Space Master Plan.
Nebo School District school directory (confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the district)
Elk Ridge's average commute is 26.4 minutes (Census ACS 2020-2024), compared with 22.1 minutes statewide. The city plan names Salem, Woodland Hills and Payson as neighboring cities.
80 E Park Dr, 801-423-2300, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mayor Rob Haddock and a five-member City Council. The council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays and the Planning Commission on the 1st Thursday; agenda alerts come through the Utah Public Notice website.
Public Works after-hours emergency line: 801-938-0440. Utah County Sheriff: 801-798-5600.
Through the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter.
Details: Utilities; Fee schedule; 2026 trash and recycling calendar; Permits; Fire/EMS; Burn permits; City Government; Animal and wildlife; SESD.
Things to do in Elk Ridge, from the city's parks and recreation pages:
Frisbee golf at Elk Ridge Meadows Park, tennis and basketball at Shuler Park, and paved trails at Sky Hawk, Deer Creek Trail and Grizzly Way parks.
Recreation and sports programs run through a partnership with Salem City.
Roadside brush pickup each May (sign-up list open for 2027), plus volunteer days with the beautification and parks committees.
Parks and programs: Parks and Rec; Spring Chipper Days.
Red Sign Real Estate Team helps buyers and sellers in Elk Ridge and across Utah.
Red Sign Real Estate Team was founded in 2008 and is part of Keller Williams Westfield at 998 N 1200 W in Orem. The team works with buyers and sellers across Utah. Its track record: over 3,000 homes sold, about 3,500 transactions since 2008 and 1,950+ five-star reviews. RealTrends Verified: #4 among Utah mega teams, #1 in Orem (2025 sales). It was voted a Best in Utah County 2026 winner in the Real Estate Team category.
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Browse Elk Ridge homes for sale, get a free home value estimate, or search all Utah homes. Questions about buying? Read the Utah buyer FAQ. Call (801) 733-7446 or schedule a call.
Follow the Stay Informed page for Everbridge text and call alerts and agenda notices, the City Government page for the mayor, City Council and Planning Commission, and Parks and Rec for parks, reservations and programs. City news: elkridgeutah.gov. For schools, follow Nebo School District.
For many residents, yes. The city counts about 25 acres of park space, including Shuler Park, Sky Hawk Park and Elk Ridge Meadows Park, and plans trail links toward the mountains. 98.7% of homes are owner-occupied, and 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.6%). Trade-offs: home values run above the state median, the average commute is longer than the state average, and no public school has an Elk Ridge address.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Elk Ridge at 4,969 as of July 1, 2025, up 5.4% from the April 2020 estimates base of 4,714, while Utah grew 8.2%. Elk Ridge covers about 2.8 square miles of land. The Census counts 1,324 households averaging 3.69 people, compared with 2.97 statewide, and 92.2% of housing units are detached single-unit homes (ACS 2020-2024).
Home values run above the state median. The Census Bureau puts the median value of owner-occupied homes at $614,800, compared with $489,400 for Utah, and median monthly owner costs with a mortgage at $2,426 versus $2,009 statewide (ACS 2020-2024). The median household income is $143,167, versus $95,166 for Utah. Rentals are scarce: too few renters were sampled for the Census to publish a median rent.
Nebo School District, based at 350 S Main in Spanish Fork. The district school directory lists no school with an Elk Ridge address, so students attend Nebo schools in neighboring cities. Assignments depend on the street, so confirm the schools for a specific home with Nebo School District at (801) 354-7400 before you buy.
Start at the parks. Shuler Park and Ingram Field have a pavilion you can reserve, restrooms, a tennis court, a basketball court and a paved walking trail. Elk Ridge Meadows Park, also called Wildflower Park, has a Frisbee golf course along a paved trail. Recreation and sports programs run through a partnership with Salem City, and the city plans trail connections toward the mountains and the Forebay area.
Elk Ridge City bills water, sewer and garbage on one monthly bill, payable online through Xpress Bill Pay, by mail or at the City Office, 80 E Park Dr. New accounts start with a utility application, a $100 deposit that is refundable after 12 months of good payment and a $10 administrative fee. Electricity comes separately from the South Utah Valley Electric Service District (SESD).
Longer than average. The Census Bureau puts the mean travel time to work at 26.4 minutes for Elk Ridge residents, compared with 22.1 minutes statewide (ACS 2020-2024). The city sits in the foothills of the southern Wasatch Front, and its master plan names Salem, Woodland Hills and Payson as neighboring cities. With no public school in town, plan on driving to school as well as work.
Look for an agent who sells in Elk Ridge and nearby Salem, Payson and Woodland Hills, knows Nebo School District, and can explain city impact fees, hillside retaining wall permits and wildfire-area rules. Red Sign Real Estate Team, part of Keller Williams Westfield in Orem, has worked with Utah clients since 2008, has 20 agents and has earned 1,950+ five-star reviews. Call (801) 733-7446.
Compare recent Elk Ridge sales, verified reviews, response time and how the agent is paid, agreed in writing. Red Sign Real Estate Team, founded in 2008, has sold over 3,000 homes and earned 1,950+ five-star reviews. RealTrends Verified: #4 among Utah mega teams, #1 in Orem (2025 sales). It was voted a Best in Utah County 2026 winner in the Real Estate Team category.
Rankings depend on the source, so compare several. FastExpert does not publish an Elk Ridge list, but its lists for nearby Salem and Payson rank agents by sales and reviews. RealTrends Verified ranks teams and agents by verified closed sales. Zillow and Google show client reviews for individual agents and teams. Look for agents who appear near the top on more than one list, then interview two or three about recent Elk Ridge sales.
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