Orem, Utah
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City Overview
As of 2009, Orem's population is 93,078 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.75 percent.
The median home cost in Orem is $183,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Orem's cost of living is 2.49% Lower than the U.S. average.
Orem public schools spend $3,478 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 23 students per teacher in Orem.
The unemployment rate in Orem is 5.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Orem jobs have Decreased by 3.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Orem, UT, population is 93,078. There are 4,928 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Orem, UT
The median age is 26.6. The US median is 37.6. 59.19% of people in Orem, UT, are married. 5.63% are divorced.
The average household size is 3.43 people. 41.42% of people are married, with children. 6.47% have children, but are single.
Race in Orem, UT
89.56% of people are white, 0.42% are black, 2.81% are asian, 0.80% are native american, and 7.07% claim 'Other'.
10.43% of the people in Orem, UT, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 89.57% are non-hispanic).
Orem People SperlingViews
AWESOME PLACE IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY OR IF YOU ARE S: Been living in Orem for about 20 YEARS! I love it here! Lived in Houston, Texas and had to move out because the crime was insane! When I came to Orem, I was in heaven! ... (read more)re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Love it: I love the climate in Orem. It's wonderful. I love to enjoy all four seasons. It can get a little hot for a couple months in the summer, but nights usually cool down... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
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Health
There are 132 physicians per 100,000 population in Orem, UT. The US average is 170.
Orem, UT Health Index
Air quality in Orem, UT is 28 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Orem, UT is 52 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 91 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Beautiful place to live!: Orem, UT is an awesome place to... (read more)do your homework!: I have lived in utah for 38 of my 40 yrs, mostly in provo/orem but also in Salt Lake City. I think if you are planning on moving to Utah you need to be aware of what you... (read more)re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Orem, UT, is 5.50%, with job growth of -3.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.80%.
Orem, UT Taxes
Orem, UT,sales tax rate is 6.25%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Orem, UT Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $19,236, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $53,258.
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re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Love it: I love the climate in Orem. It's wonderful. I love to enjoy all four seasons. It can get a little hot for a couple months in the summer, but nights usually cool down... (read more)Hot and Cold: Orem is a beautiful place to live, with lots to do and high quality of living. My one complaint however, would be the extremes in temperature during the Summer and long... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 5.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.80% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.25% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $19,236 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $53,258 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 7.69% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 9.66% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.01% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 18.39% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 22.32% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.80% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 11.60% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.19% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.04% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.30% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.44% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 24.81% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.39% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.31% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.11% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.08% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.86% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Orem, UT, is $183,200. Home appreciation is -8.70% over the last year. The median age of Orem, UT, real estate is 24 years.
Orem, UT Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 31.28% of the Orem, UT, population. 3.14% of houses and apartments in Orem, UT, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Orem Housing SperlingViews
AWESOME PLACE IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY OR IF YOU ARE S: Been living in Orem for about 20 YEARS! I love it here! Lived in Houston, Texas and had to move out because the crime was insane! When I came to Orem, I was in heaven! ... (read more)re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Love it: I love the climate in Orem. It's wonderful. I love to enjoy all four seasons. It can get a little hot for a couple months in the summer, but nights usually cool down... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
| Median Home Age | 24 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $183,200 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -8.70% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 65.79% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.14% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 31.28% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $5.59 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.16% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.73% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.68% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.77% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 2.54% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29.81% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 35.39% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 19.12% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.72% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.87% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.23% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.48% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 12.96% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 11.60% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 11.11% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 16.22% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 26.63% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8.50% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7.82% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 3.33% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 1.83% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Orem, UT, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Orem, UT, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Orem Crime SperlingViews
AWESOME PLACE IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY OR IF YOU ARE S: Been living in Orem for about 20 YEARS! I love it here! Lived in Houston, Texas and had to move out because the crime was insane! When I came to Orem, I was in heaven! ... (read more)re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Love it: I love the climate in Orem. It's wonderful. I love to enjoy all four seasons. It can get a little hot for a couple months in the summer, but nights usually cool down... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
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Climate
Orem, UT, gets 9 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 11 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 56.
On average, there are 223 sunny days per year in Orem, UT. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 22. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 67 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Orem Climate SperlingViews
re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Love it: I love the climate in Orem. It's wonderful. I love to enjoy all four seasons. It can get a little hot for a couple months in the summer, but nights usually cool down... (read more)Hot and Cold: Orem is a beautiful place to live, with lots to do and high quality of living. My one complaint however, would be the extremes in temperature during the Summer and long... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
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Education
Orem, UT, schools spend $3,478 per student. There are 23 pupils per teacher, 764 students per librarian, and 916 children per counselor in Orem, UT schools.
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Beautiful place to live!: Orem, UT is an awesome place to... (read more)do your homework!: I have lived in utah for 38 of my 40 yrs, mostly in provo/orem but also in Salt Lake City. I think if you are planning on moving to Utah you need to be aware of what you... (read more)re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Orem, UT, takes 19 minutes. 76% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 5% work from home.
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re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Love it: I love the climate in Orem. It's wonderful. I love to enjoy all four seasons. It can get a little hot for a couple months in the summer, but nights usually cool down... (read more)Hot and Cold: Orem is a beautiful place to live, with lots to do and high quality of living. My one complaint however, would be the extremes in temperature during the Summer and long... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Orem, UT is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Orem, UT is more expensive.
Overall, Orem, UT cost of living is 97.51.
Orem Cost of Living SperlingViews
AWESOME PLACE IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY OR IF YOU ARE S: Been living in Orem for about 20 YEARS! I love it here! Lived in Houston, Texas and had to move out because the crime was insane! When I came to Orem, I was in heaven! ... (read more)re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Love it: I love the climate in Orem. It's wonderful. I love to enjoy all four seasons. It can get a little hot for a couple months in the summer, but nights usually cool down... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
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89.93% of the people in Orem, UT are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 0.96% are Catholic; 0.59% are Protestant; 88.14% are LDS; 0.22% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Orem, UT are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Beautiful place to live!: Orem, UT is an awesome place to... (read more)do your homework!: I have lived in utah for 38 of my 40 yrs, mostly in provo/orem but also in Salt Lake City. I think if you are planning on moving to Utah you need to be aware of what you... (read more)re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
| Percent Religious | 89.93% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 0.96% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 0.59% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 88.14% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 0.14% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.05% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.28% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.06% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.00% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.06% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 0.22% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
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11.64% of the people in Orem, UT are registered as Democrats. 85.99% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 2.38%.
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AWESOME PLACE IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY OR IF YOU ARE S: Been living in Orem for about 20 YEARS! I love it here! Lived in Houston, Texas and had to move out because the crime was insane! When I came to Orem, I was in heaven! ... (read more)re: Love it - 11/8/2007: took the words right out of my mouth!... (read more)Love it: I love the climate in Orem. It's wonderful. I love to enjoy all four seasons. It can get a little hot for a couple months in the summer, but nights usually cool down... (read more)Have an opinion about Orem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Orem Click Here
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