Orem

Orem, Utah Overview

Orem scores 56.1/100 overall (B), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Utah — below the state composite of 79.3. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 86/100, while Livability lags at 28/100.

Income & Employment in Orem

The median household income in Orem is $82,348, 6% below the statewide median of $87,804. The local unemployment rate of 3.3% is higher than the state’s 3.2%. Population grew 0.3% recently.

Safety in Orem

At 154.2 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Orem sits meaningfully below the Utah average of 228 — a 48% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1491.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Orem

Orem has a cost of living index of 95 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $439,000. Median monthly rent is $1,405. Renters spend 20.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Orem

The adult obesity rate in Orem is 30.3% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 7.7%. Residents report an average of 17.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Utah ranks #5 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Orem

Orem’s high school graduation rate of 92.8% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending of $9,235 falls below the national median. The city has 21 public schools serving 16,579 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Orem

The annual average temperature in Orem is 48.8°F. Summers average 72.9°F. Winters average 26.9°F. Annual precipitation is 17.1 inches. The average commute of 17.1 minutes is notably short.

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