At a Glance
Median Income
$95,823
$37,710 per capita
Home Value
$467,900
Zillow: $520,861
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
685/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
316 sunny days/yr
How American Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows American Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is American Fork a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
American Fork residents earn a median household income of $95,823 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,710. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in American Fork is $467,900 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,861. Median rent is $1,665/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
American Fork reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 685/100K.
Education
42.0% of adults in American Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
American Fork has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population35,312
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density3,100/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,823
Per Capita$37,710
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
B+
Home Value$467,900
Rent$1,665
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$520,861
Housing Units10,647
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property685/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,616 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15
Did You Know?
American Fork was founded in 1850.
The median home in American Fork was built in 1993.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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