Herriman, Utah means business. WalletHub recently ranked Herriman as #1 out of 1,334 small U.S. cities for access to resources for launching an enterprise and #98 overall considering various factors that go into starting a business. Its reputation as a great place for entrepreneurs may be one of the reasons why Herriman, the fastest-growing American city over 10,000 residents from 2010 to 2019, continues...
by Terry Morrison 
One of the fastest-growing cities in Utah and the United States, South Jordan is in the vanguard of an emerging demographic trend. All 10 of the municipalities that experienced the most growth from 2010 to 2020 — at least 44% — are suburbs of larger cities in the South and West, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. With a population estimated at 87,356 and growing by 3% every year, South Jordan lies...
by Terry Morrison 
A beautiful small city perched 4,977 feet above sea level at the base of the South Wasatch Range, Highland, Utah was a well-kept secret for more than 100 years. It seemed as if its early settlers knew a good thing when they found it and weren’t eager to share too quickly with the rest of the world. These pioneers were Mormon immigrants who came from Scotland in the early 1870s and named their tiny...
by Terry Morrison 
Pleasant Grove lives up to its name. Many residents of this close-knit community of about 37,500 enjoy living here so much that they never thought of going elsewhere. It’s a great place for newcomers, too, because it’s easy to find a well-paying job and a terrific school to send your kids to. Do you love the mountains or the shore? Living here, between Mount Timpanogos and Utah Lake, you’ll have...
by Terry Morrison 
The first time you glimpse this picture-perfect town on the slopes of the Wasatch Range, you might be tempted to belt out a tune from “The Sound of Music.” But although its scenery might remind you of the Swiss Alps, the tale of Alpine, Utah is an all-American success story. In 1850, several families settled in this northern part of Utah Valley after deciding it was ideal for raising cattle....
by Terry Morrison 
Want to make your home in a city that attracts attention for all the right reasons? Then look no further than Sandy, UT. In 2023, this Salt Lake City suburb made Livability’s list of the Top 25 Best Places to Live Out West, then scored again to claim a spot among its Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. At the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, just 19 miles south of Salt Lake City, Sandy offers an...
by Terry Morrison