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Information in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT
Metro Market Score 59.7 (Challenging), ranked #236 of 294 metros. 844 establishments, 12,739 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 59.7
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
Industry HubHigh-Cost Market
With a 2.27 location quotient, Provo-Orem-Lehi has an outsized information presence relative to its population. That concentration (index: 98.3) creates a mature local market where supplier networks are established but differentiation matters more.
Industry Concentration
98.3
LQ: 2.27
Rank #289 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
91.5
$135,521 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 70.8
Employment growth index
Rank #87 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
17.4
YoY wage change index
844 Information Firms in Provo-Orem-Lehi
844
Establishments
+0.6% YoY
12,739
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$135,521
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY
2.27
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Provo-Orem-Lehi vs Utah Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Utah overall. The state ranks #33/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Provo-Orem-Lehi | UT Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.7 Challenging | 47.4 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #236 of 294 metros | #33 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Provo-Orem-Lehi
Information in Other Utah Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.