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American Fork.
About
Life in American Fork
American Fork is a solidly middle-class, family-oriented place where you'll see a lot of young kids, new construction, and people who value outdoor access. The median age is under 29, and nearly half of all households have children under 18, so if you're raising a family, you won't feel out of place. Housing costs are significant—median home prices hover around $497,000—but household incomes are strong enough that homeownership is realistic for many, with over 71% of residents owning their homes.
American Fork at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+22.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in American Fork: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In American Fork, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.5%), and 7.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.9%
of residents
65 and Older
9.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.7%
of households
Married Couples
66.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.19
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in American Fork
In American Fork, rent runs 13% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,270
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $523,935 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in American Fork and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in American Fork is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What American Fork Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Provo-Orem, UT metro area
Commute23.3 min avg
How American Fork residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In American Fork, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)
Small hub531k passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in American Fork runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
118
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,412
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
American Fork/Cedar Hills Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Utah County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Utah County, which includes American Fork, the most common type is heavy snow, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | High Wind | $616,000 |
| 2024 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2023 | 51 | Heavy Snow | $160,750 |
| 2022 | 29 | Heavy Snow | $30,500 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $107,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Flash Flood | $288,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Utah County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Utah County, which includes American Fork, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Utah County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
American Fork has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.5"
Annual Snowfall
41.4"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 1.97" |
| Feb | 47°F | 28°F | 1.60" |
| Mar | 58°F | 35°F | 1.56" |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 1.98" |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 2.01" |
| Jun | 85°F | 56°F | 0.86" |
| Jul | 93°F | 64°F | 0.59" |
| Aug | 91°F | 62°F | 0.76" |
| Sep | 82°F | 53°F | 1.08" |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 1.39" |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 1.18" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 1.45" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in American Fork
American Fork has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
American Fork Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Orem
Orem Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Orem
Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.3 mi away · Orem
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in American Fork
American Fork's student/teacher ratio is 23.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 42.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near American Fork (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 32,952 students · in-state tuition $6,888 · 86% graduate · median earnings $80,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 28,453 students · in-state tuition $6,674 · 48% graduate · median earnings $60,162 (10 yrs after entry)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
11.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,058 students · in-state tuition $23,710 · 76% graduate · median earnings $34,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 669 students · in-state tuition $16,606 · 65% graduate · median earnings $42,739 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
10.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 122 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 118 students · 98% graduate · median earnings $36,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for American Fork
American Fork has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
6 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in American Fork
American Fork City Library
64 South 100 East, American Fork
Cities Near American Fork
The closest cities within 60 miles
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American Fork FAQ
Is American Fork, Utah affordable?⌄
American Fork's median rent is $1,697/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $98,878/year. Median home value is $496,700.
Is American Fork, Utah safe?⌄
American Fork's violent crime rate was 118 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1412 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in American Fork, Utah?⌄
American Fork has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in American Fork, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in American Fork is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,697/month and median household income is $98,878/year. The median home value is $496,700. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in American Fork, Utah?⌄
The average commute in American Fork is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from