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American Fork, Utah

city · Utah County

At a glance

37,109
Population
$496,700
Median home value (all homes)
64% above U.S. median
$529,134
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,697/mo
Median rent
26% above U.S. median
$98,878
Median household income
26% above U.S. median
23.3 min
Average commute
94.9%
Homes with broadband
38.88%
Locations with fiber available
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing81% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities18% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost14% below
For business: Utah is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Mandalyn Academy Certificates
Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates42.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city American Fork Chamber
The American Fork Chamber of Commerce and Lone Peak Business Alliance serve the businesses of American Fork, Alpine, Cedar Hills, and Highland, Utah. They act as the voice of business in the communities they serve, supporting members through networking, advocacy, and community events.
state Economic Development Corporation of Utah
EDCUtah is Utah’s statewide economic development organization that assists companies with relocating or expanding operations, provides economic research and site selector marketing, and connects investors and local partners to support business growth in Utah.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is Utah’s lead economic driver, guiding Utah’s economic ascent and supporting retention and recruitment of high-paying jobs. It coordinates statewide economic development with partners and deploys state resources, including incentives.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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