Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Orem, UT
Explore Orem and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.2 / 10
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Orem at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population97,182
Median Household Income$83,342
Median Home Value$472,300
Median Gross Rent$1,438
Median Age27.0
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home16.5%
Homeownership57.8%
Housing Vacancy4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Orem is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Orem and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
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Housing & Cost of Living in Orem
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$472,300
Median Gross Rent$1,438
Homeownership57.8%
Housing Vacancy4.7%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Orem, UT
Median Household Income$83,342
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home16.5%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Orem and how households are structured
Population97,182
Median Age27.0
Average Household Size3.0
Orem is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Orem
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Orem point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, moderate annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High92.5°F
Average Winter Low20.3°F
Annual Rainfall17.2 in.
Annual Snowfall44.9 in.
Seasonal Life in Orem
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Orem is located in Utah County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Utah County.
County Intelligence
Orem & Utah County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Orem is located in Utah County, Utah.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Orem.
Current NarrowTheList data for Orem shows a population of about 97,182. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Utah County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Orem.
For someone considering a move to Orem, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
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