What are the schools like in American Fork, UT?

American Fork is served primarily by Alpine District. The district operates 62 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 15 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.0:1.

What is the median household income in American Fork?

The median household income in American Fork, UT is $90,490 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in American Fork, UT?

American Fork has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.4 inches.

American Fork, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is American Fork, UT affordable or expensive?

American Fork's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means American Fork is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $406,900 and the median rent is $1,583 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in American Fork, UT?

American Fork has a violent crime rate of 130.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 822.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is American Fork, UT a Good Place to Live?

American Fork is a small city of 33,986 in Utah, with a median household income of $90,490 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: American Fork stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether American Fork is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All American Fork city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.9

American Fork's overall cost of living index is 98.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in American Fork costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	American Fork, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$406,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,583	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,490	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

American Fork's violent crime rate is 130.8 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

130.8 /100k

Property Crime

822.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

American Fork is served primarily by Alpine District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	American Fork, UT	National Avg
School District	Alpine District	—
Elementary Schools	62	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	15	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	24.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

American Fork sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 93.4°F in July, with 17.5 inches of annual precipitation and 41.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	American Fork, UT
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	93.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.5"
Annual Snowfall	41.4"

Demographics

Metric	American Fork, UT	National Avg
Population	33,986	—
Median Age	28.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in American Fork

American Fork, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84003

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Fork, UT affordable or expensive?

American Fork's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes American Fork roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $406,900 and median rent is $1,583/month.

What is the crime rate in American Fork, UT?

American Fork's violent crime rate is 130.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 822.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in American Fork?

Public schools in American Fork are operated by Alpine District. The district has 62 elementary, 12 middle, and 15 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.0:1. 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is American Fork, UT a good place to live?

American Fork, UT has a population of 33,986, a median household income of $90,490, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in American Fork?

American Fork averages 40.8°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.5 inches with about 41.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in American Fork?

American Fork, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84003.

What is the population of American Fork?

The population of American Fork, Utah is 33,986 with a median age of 28.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in American Fork?

Key numbers for living in American Fork: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $406,900, median household income $90,490, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare American Fork side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.