At a Glance
Median Income
$81,292
$33,765 per capita
Home Value
$439,000
Zillow: $501,561
Median Rent
$1,405/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
1,996/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Orem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orem a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orem residents earn a median household income of $81,292 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,765. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% 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 Orem is $439,000 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $501,561. Median rent is $1,405/month, with 28.7% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Orem reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,996/100K. The murder rate is 2.0/100K.
Education
42.5% of adults in Orem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orem has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population97,048
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density5,212/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,292
Per Capita$33,765
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
B+
Home Value$439,000
Rent$1,405
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$501,561
Housing Units31,967
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property1,996/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain19.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,770 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Orem was founded in 1877.
The median home in Orem was built in 1987.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% 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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