At a Glance
Median Income
$98,497
$32,034 per capita
Home Value
$444,200
Zillow: $511,660
Median Rent
$1,417/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
17/100K
818/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Spanish Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spanish Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spanish 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
Spanish Fork residents earn a median household income of $98,497 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,034. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 Spanish Fork is $444,200 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,660. Median rent is $1,417/month, with 26.7% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Spanish Fork reports 17 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 818/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Spanish Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spanish Fork has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population43,632
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density2,454/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,497
Per Capita$32,034
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A
Home Value$444,200
Rent$1,417
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$511,660
Housing Units11,903
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent17/100K
Property818/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault10/100K
Burglary94/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,656 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Spanish Fork was founded in 1851.
The median home in Spanish Fork was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% 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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