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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Skylar Watson

Grocery stores in Orem -recommendations?

Hey, I'm a 37-year-old software engineer and Crime rate is something to consider -Orem sits at 90.2 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 97,048 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you kn...

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dcdude2020

Biggest downsides of living in Orem?

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,405 for rent here. Median household income is $81,292, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts?

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Ezekiel T.

Is Orem good for remote workers?

Curious what people think. I'm a 49-year-old graphic designer and Median household income is $81,292, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Orem sits at 90.2 per 100K. Rent is about $1,405/month for a decent place. With a population of 97,048, Orem is a smaller ...

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Judy J.

Anyone regret moving to Orem?

I'm originally from Baltimore and Poverty rate is 6.8%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to.

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katherine_runner

Is Orem good for remote workers?

Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,405 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Ther...

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Asher Hall

Thinking about relocating to Orem from Nashville

Alright, The median home value here is around $439,000, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,405/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks!

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Kennedy Ramos

Moving from Tucson to Orem next month

Hello, I'm single, late 20s, and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you...

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Miles

Best neighborhoods in Orem

I'm retired and Household incomes average around $81,292 in Orem. Median household income is $81,292, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 97,048, Orem is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a grow...

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Helen F.

Orem is underrated, change my mind

I keep seeing people overlook Orem when talking about great places to live. With a population of 97,048, it's big enough to have everything you need but small enough to feel like a community. People are genuinely friendly here. Weather is moderate — about 51F average.

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Adeline White

Best areas to explore in Orem?

Crime rate is something to consider -Orem sits at 90.2 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 97,048 people. You can expect to pay around $1,405 for rent here. With a population of 97,048, Orem is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of commun...

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Judy J.

Is Orem still affordable?

Hey everyone, With a population of 97,048, Orem is a smaller city. Median household income is $81,292, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Orem? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Bella R.

Orem job market vs Minneapolis

With a population of 97,048, Orem is a smaller city. Median household income is $81,292, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a ...

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omaha_delilah

Best kept secrets of Orem, UT

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 97,048 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Ezekiel T.

Starting a business in Orem?

I work in energy and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Thanks for reading.

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Helen F.

How are the schools in Orem?

So, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $439,000 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 97,048 people. With a population of 97,048, Orem is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for fami...

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Stella Bennett

Dog-friendly places in Orem?

Poverty rate is 6.8%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks in advance! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you g...

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Michael Alvarez

Things Orem needs to improve

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,405/month for a decent place. With a population of 97,048, Orem is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Thanks! The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of li...

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Nicholas R.

Best areas to explore in Orem?

We have two kids and Homes are going for about $439,000 on average. The median home value here is around $439,000, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts.

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Thomas Garcia

Is it worth buying in Orem?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Eliana W.

Planning a move to Orem -neighborhoods?

Alright, Rent is about $1,405/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,405 for rent here. Median household income is $81,292, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great. ...

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Helen F.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Orem?

Hello, Household incomes average around $81,292 in Orem. Rent is about $1,405/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any help is appreciated. It's a very car-dependent ci...

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Amy M.

Anyone work in healthcare in Orem?

Hey, Household incomes average around $81,292 in Orem. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Orem? Any help is appreciated.

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omaha_delilah

Best hidden gems in Orem

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and It's not perfect, but the

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Christian H.

Raising a family in Orem -thoughts?

OK so Been living here since 2006. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $439,000, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? Honestly, I t...

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Adeline White

Orem quality of life -am I missing something?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 6.8%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,405/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I thin...

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Christian H.

Best restaurants in Orem?

So, You can expect to pay around $1,405 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great.

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Amy M.

Is it worth buying in Orem?

First post here. Been living here since 2020. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 97,048, Orem is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? I'd say it's better for families tha...

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dallasguy2020

Job market in Orem for tech?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Orem sits at 90.2 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 97,048 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this?

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