Though it was originally named String Town due to the "string" of houses along the streets, Lindon was eventually renamed after a linden tree that was growing in the area in 1901. And yes, they misspelled it, but no one seems to care.
Lindon started out when early settlers came to the area in 1861 to use its land for grazing, and since that time, the city has seen periodic instances of massive growth
Though it was originally named String Town due to the "string" of houses along the streets, Lindon was eventually renamed after a linden tree that was growing in the area in 1901. And yes, they misspelled it, but no one seems to care.
Lindon started out when early settlers came to the area in 1861 to use its land for grazing, and since that time, the city has seen periodic instances of massive growth. The population has increased nearly 120% between the following year and the turn of the millennium. Even with this growth and consistent organized development, Lindon has striven to hold to the city's motto of being "a little bit country." As with all cities in America, though, there's undoubtedly a few things that make it a 'little bit rock and roll' too.
Ever dream of having just a quiet morning in a little mountain town? Well that's what you can get in Lindon. The Wasatch Mountain Range is just north of the city. Don't complain to us about the name; we didn't choose it. Most cities, and the homes within them, that are this close to the mountains are as beautiful as the range that surrounds them, and this holds true for housing for rent in Lindon as well. Hold your horses, though! You're going to need to put in a little bit of prep work if you really want this to work out. If you fail to do this, you'll have a 'mountain' of a problem on your hands. See what we did there?
When to Start Looking
Unless you're Marty McFly and have easy access to Doctor Emmett Brown and his DeLorean, you've likely already waited a little too long to start looking. That's a "Back to the Future" reference for all you young people. Case in point, though, is the fact that less than 15 percent of the residents in the city are renters. This is because when people come here, they usually want to stay, which means they buy up the homes. Don't worry, though; if you start searching about two to three months in advance, you'll be able to find your favorite neighborhood and a nice place to stay in it. There aren't many apartments for rent in Lindon, but if you're steadfast in your search and jump at the chance, you'll definitely find one.
When to Make the Move
When the beautiful homes are combined with the nearby mountain range and low crime rate, it becomes obvious that Lindon is great. A little too great, if you ask us. Kind of like that significant other we all had in high school. Yeah, we know better now. In truth, though, the only downfall to finding a place to live in Lindon, from a large rental home to a studio apartment for rent, is the bipolar temperatures. Average highs hover around 90 degrees during the summer months, but they jump all the way to the lower 40s during the summer. So maybe aim for the spring or fall?
That's what we'd say if this was any other city, but weren't you paying attention? Those who find rental properties in this city are lucky, so when you find a place that you love, you go ahead and forget about what season it is!
What to Bring Along
The area is nice, calm and nearly crime-free, and landlords and your fellow residents will surely want to keep it that way. This means you'll need to show that you'll take care of the place by bringing references from former landlords. Bring along proof of income as well to show that you can pay your bills. No squatting in these homes! Why do they call it "squatting" by the way? Sounds weird. Oh, and a background check wouldn't hurt either. You know, to show you've never been arrested for squatting or anything else.
Though Lindon isn't overly small, coming in at a respectable 8.6 square miles, there aren't many 'areas' in the city. Sure, there are plenty of residential neighborhoods, but the portions of the city taken up by commercial properties and natural forests are large. Don't worry too much about being around the commercial center, though; it's actually set off away from the city across the Interstate. You've definitely got to check out these neighborhoods, though; there's really nothing snarky that can be said about them. They're great. (Insert snarky comment here if it makes you feel better.)
Western Lindon: The area between Interstate 15 and Highway 114 is sparsely populated. In fact, the bulk of the land is either used commercially or for farming. The few neighborhood areas in the northwestern portion of the area, however, have the most absolute majestic views of the mountains. Seriously.
Central Lindon: This is one of the population centers of the city. If you find an apartment to rent, it's likely going to be here. If you want to skip driving every so often, this is the place to be, since the buses run along North State Street. You've also got easy access to Lindon City Park and Lindon Aquatics Center. Oh, and if you stub your toe or fall at the pool, the Tri City Medical Clinic is here as well. Basically, everything is here, so enjoy.
Eastern Lindon: This area is also highly populated, but you could end up spending a little more depending on where in the area you choose to live. This is because some of the neighborhoods are actually within the boundaries of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Once again...we don't name them, we just report them. You'll also have a gorgeous view of the North Union Canal and Pioneer Park if you want to get out for the day.
Other than being surrounded by beautiful lakes, mountains and national forests...wait a minute...that's not enough? Not even with the low crime rate thrown in? Gah, you're a tough cookie to impress. Well, fortunately, the awesome neighborhoods in Lindon aren't the only thing that make the homeownership rate so high. There are a variety of city features that tie people down when they get here, and once you see these and all the other great places around Lindon, you're likely to be stuck too.
Living in History
Unlike many places in America, Lindon still has many of its historical buildings. From the Pioneer Home, which was inhabited by Lindon's original settlers over 150 years ago, to the Gillman Farm, lovingly referred to as one of the 'Century Farms' of Utah, there's no lack of history around here. If kids are reading this, don't get too excited. You still have to take history class.
Get Away From the Heat
Head over to the Lindon Aquatics Center if you want to dodge those 90 degree temperatures in the summer. There's even a swim team here! This should work out well considering the western part of the city bumps right up against Utah Lake.
Not Just Mountains
There's no way you could get tired of looking at these majestic mountains, but if they're not your cup of tea (i.e. if you're strange), then you can head over to Battle Creek Falls and enjoy other forms of nature. Well, the waterfalls likely wouldn't be there without the mountains, but now you're just splitting hairs.
