Utah County remains one of the most active new construction markets in the western United States. Driven by population growth, in-migration from out of state, and the continued expansion of the tech sector along the Silicon Slopes corridor, builders have been active across the county with projects ranging from entry-level townhomes to larger single-family communities.
Here's a current look at where new development is happening, what's being built, and what buyers should understand about each market.
Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain continues to be one of the most active new construction cities in Utah County by volume. The city is still in an early phase of buildout relative to its eventual planned size, and multiple builders are active with communities at various price points.
Entry-level product in Eagle Mountain has been in the $350,000 to $450,000 range, primarily attached townhomes and smaller detached homes. Single-family detached homes with more square footage are available in the $450,000 to $600,000 range depending on the builder, lot, and options. Some communities on the outer edges of Eagle Mountain offer larger lots for buyers who want more land.
The trade-off in Eagle Mountain remains the commute. The comparison between Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs covers how the two cities differ in access and amenities in more detail.
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs has seen active development along its western and southern edges, with several builders offering new communities. Price points here generally run somewhat higher than Eagle Mountain, reflecting the closer proximity to main roads and more developed commercial services.
New construction in Saratoga Springs in the $450,000 to $650,000 range offers single-family homes that have been popular with buyers moving from higher-priced California markets and with locals trading up from starter homes. Some of the newer communities along the Redwood Road corridor are close to major employment corridors and the Lehi tech campus area.
Lehi
New construction in Lehi is among the more expensive in Utah County, reflecting the strong demand from tech workers and the premium associated with proximity to Silicon Slopes employers. Builders are active in Lehi, but the newer product skews larger and pricier — much of the new inventory is in the $550,000 to $800,000+ range.
Townhome and attached product exists in Lehi at lower price points and has been popular with first-time buyers who want Lehi's employment proximity but can't stretch to a detached home in the current market.
Payson and Salem
Southern Utah County, particularly around Payson and Salem, has emerged as a value option for buyers willing to commute further north. Builder activity has picked up in both cities over the past several years as more central Utah County markets have become less accessible on a budget.
New construction in the Payson and Salem area can offer four and five bedroom homes in the $375,000 to $500,000 range, which is meaningfully lower than comparable product closer to the I-15 corridor. The trade-off is a commute to Provo or Orem of 20 to 30 minutes under normal conditions, and to Salt Lake City or Lehi of 45 minutes to an hour or more.
Spanish Fork and Springville
These two cities sit south of Provo and offer a mix of resale and new construction product. Builder activity has been moderate rather than intense in both, as they're largely built out in their core areas. New communities tend to be on the edges.
Spanish Fork and Springville attract buyers who want a more established neighborhood character with some new inventory mixed in. Schools in both cities are generally well-regarded, which continues to draw families.
What to Expect from New Construction Right Now
Builder incentives in 2025 and into 2026 have generally taken the form of interest rate buydowns and design center credits rather than outright price reductions. Builders who have standing inventory — homes they've built without a buyer — are often more motivated to negotiate, while builders in actively preselling phases have less urgency.
Completion timelines have improved from the supply-chain delays of 2022 and 2023, but buyers should still expect 6 to 12 months from contract to close on most builds. Spec homes (completed or nearly completed) can close in 30 to 60 days for buyers who don't need customization.
Understanding what's in a builder's contract before you sign is one of the most important steps for new construction buyers, and it's worth doing before you fall in love with a model home and a design package.
If you're interested in exploring new construction in a specific part of Utah County, reach out. Builder inventory changes frequently and having someone with current knowledge of what's available and how to approach each builder's process makes the experience considerably smoother.
