What are the schools like in Orem, UT?

Orem 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 Orem?

The median household income in Orem, UT is $77,568 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Orem, UT?

Orem has an average high temperature of 37.5°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Orem, UT affordable or expensive?

Orem's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orem is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $392,900 and the median rent is $1,290 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Orem, UT?

Orem has a violent crime rate of 174.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1359.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Orem, UT a Good Place to Live?

Orem is a mid-sized city of 97,100 in Utah, with a median household income of $77,568 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Orem stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Orem is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Orem 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: 97.1

Orem's overall cost of living index is 97.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orem costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orem, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$392,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,290	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,568	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Orem's violent crime rate is 174.5 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

174.5 /100k

Property Crime

1359.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Orem, 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	42.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orem sees average highs of 37.5°F in January and 92.5°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 44.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orem, UT
Average High — January	37.5°F
Average High — July	92.5°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	44.9"

Demographics

Metric	Orem, UT	National Avg
Population	97,100	—
Median Age	26.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	27.2%	22.2%
65 and over	10.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vineyard, UT 3 mi Lindon, UT 3 mi Provo, UT 5 mi Pleasant Grove, UT 6 mi American Fork, UT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Orem

Orem, UT is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

84057 84058 84097

Orem vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orem, UT affordable or expensive?

Orem's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orem roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $392,900 and median rent is $1,290/month.

What is the crime rate in Orem, UT?

Orem's violent crime rate is 174.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1359.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Orem?

Public schools in Orem 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. 42.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Orem, UT a good place to live?

Orem, UT has a population of 97,100, a median household income of $77,568, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Orem?

Orem averages 37.5°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches with about 44.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orem?

Orem, UT is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 84057, 84058, 84097.

What is the population of Orem?

The population of Orem, Utah is 97,100 with a median age of 26.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Orem?

Key numbers for living in Orem: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $392,900, median household income $77,568, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orem side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.