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Orem, Utah

city · Utah County

At a glance

97,182
Population
$472,300
Median home value (all homes)
56% above U.S. median
$507,933
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,438/mo
Median rent
7% above U.S. median
$83,342
Median household income
6% above U.S. median
20.1 min
Average commute
92.5%
Homes with broadband
90.98%
Locations with fiber available
3.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 117 — 17% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing73% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities23% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost26% below
For business: Utah is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates94.3%
College graduates43.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Orem Economic Development
Official City of Orem page for the Economic Development department of the city government; mentions CARE Grants and related boards and commissions, with a contact email and address.
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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