Orem, Utah

Utah community balancing growth and livability

West Provo-Orem, UT Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71

C-

out of 100

Overview

Orem is an Utah city with a population of approximately 95,519, part of the Provo-Orem, UT metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $507,933. Median household income is $77,568.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 95,519 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $507,933 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $77,568 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.7 minutes
  • Part of the Provo-Orem, UT metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

95,519

Source: Census ACS

$507,933

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$77,568

Source: Census ACS

19.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

115 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Utah County (county-level results)

29%
68%
Democrat 84,937
Republican 203,476
Leans R+39.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 40.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 42.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 73.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 43/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 71

Location

Orem, UT (40.3134, -111.6953)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.