Orem, UT vs Washington, UT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Washington
70.3
#1120 nationally
Orem leads in walk score (43 vs 15). Washington leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 19.7 min). Washington leads in median household income ($94,655 vs $77,568).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Washington, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 70.3 (#1120) |
| Population | 95,519 | 33,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $543,808 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $94,655 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 15.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | R+52.3 |
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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
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70.3 Score
Washington, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$543,808
Population
33,877
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
West
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