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Living in
Orem.
About
Life in Orem
Living here means settling into a young, family-oriented community where you'll notice the median age is just 27 and nearly 40% of households have kids under 18. It's the kind of place where neighbors tend to know each other, church and community events are woven into the social fabric, and you'll see the Latino community growing—it's doubled in proportion over the past two decades. The median household income sits at $83,342 with a rock-solid 3.4% unemployment rate, and while home prices have climbed to around $472,000, rent averages $1,438 monthly, making it more accessible than many mountain valley markets.
Orem at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
27.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
12.2%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
-2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Orem: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Orem, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.3%), and 16.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
10.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.7%
of households
Married Couples
59.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.03
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 about average for UT
Rent, home values, and income in Orem
Rent and home values here are close to the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,926
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $500,448 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Orem and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orem 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 Orem 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
Commute20.1 min avg
How Orem residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Orem, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)
Small hub531k passengers boarded in 2025
- 37 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 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Orem runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
134.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,243.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Orem 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 Orem, 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.
12 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 Orem, 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
Climate92°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Orem has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.2"
Annual Snowfall
44.9"
Hot Days/Year
56
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
93
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 1.95" |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 1.56" |
| Mar | 58°F | 35°F | 1.55" |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 1.92" |
| May | 76°F | 47°F | 2.01" |
| Jun | 87°F | 55°F | 0.93" |
| Jul | 95°F | 62°F | 0.51" |
| Aug | 93°F | 61°F | 0.73" |
| Sep | 83°F | 52°F | 1.24" |
| Oct | 69°F | 41°F | 1.59" |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 1.39" |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 1.81" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Orem
Orem has 3 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
10.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Orem Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Provo
Utah State Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Provo
American Fork Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · American Fork
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.
Education23.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Orem
Orem's student/teacher ratio is 23.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
21
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Orem
Public · 2-year · 28,453 students · in-state tuition $6,674 · 48% graduate · median earnings $60,162 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 118 students · 98% graduate · median earnings $36,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (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)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 669 students · in-state tuition $16,606 · 65% graduate · median earnings $42,739 (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, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Orem
Orem has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
10 mi awayPublic Libraries in Orem
Orem Public Library
58 North State Street, Orem
Cities Near Orem
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Orem FAQ
Is Orem, Utah affordable?⌄
Orem's median rent is $1,438/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $83,342/year. Median home value is $472,300.
Is Orem, Utah safe?⌄
Orem's violent crime rate was 134 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 1243 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Orem, Utah?⌄
Orem has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Orem, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Orem is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,438/month and median household income is $83,342/year. The median home value is $472,300. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Orem, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Orem is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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