Livability Score

89
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Callie's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Juice n Java
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cocoa Bean Cupcake and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Pod
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) A+
Hale Center Theater
Theatre Arts
The Stage at City Center Park
Theatre Arts
Scera Park Pool
Water Park
SCERA Center for the Arts
Cinema
SCERA Center For The Arts
Theatre Arts
Orem Heritage Museum
Museum
Ragan Theatre
Theatre Arts
UCCU Events Center
Stadium
UCCU Ballpark
Stadium
Cinemark University Mall
Cinema
Larry H Miller Megaplex
Cinema
AMC PRIME Provo 12
Cinema
Kicks & Giggles
Cinema
Miracle Bowl
Bowling Alley
Olmsted Power Plant Museum
Museum
Lindon Aquatics Center
Water Park
BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures
Museum
Rock Garden
Attraction
BYU Museum of Paleontology
Museum
LaVell Edwards Stadium
Stadium
Museum of Mormon Mexican History
Museum
Miller Park
Stadium
Food and Drink (82) A+
Menchie's
Sweets
Rancherito's
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Iceberg Drive-In
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
A&W Restaurant
Fast Food
Apollo Burger
Fast Food
THE CHOCOLATE a dessert cafe
Sweets
Papa John's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (9) B
Orem Senior Friendship Center
Community Centre
VASA Fitness
Gym
Viking Crossfit
Gym
The Rise
Gym
Student Life & Wellness Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
VASA Fitness
Gym
3b Yoga
Gym
Vasa
Gym
Exceleration Tumbling & Cheer
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) C-
Smith's
Grocery Store
Macey's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Harmon's
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Plaza Las Americas
Grocery Store
Ridley's / Ace Hardware
Grocery Store
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Süss Cookie Company
Bakery
Cake Creation Studio
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Day's Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Markets
Grocery Store
BYU Creamery at Wyview
Grocery Store
Great Harvest
Bakery
Macey's
Grocery Store
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (144) A+
The All-Together Playground
Playground
Geneva Park
Park
Orem Community Park
Park
Sharon Park
Park
Orem Community Park Playground
Playground
Scera Park
Park
400 North Parkway
Park
Cascade Park
Park
Timp Hospital Greenspace
Park
800 South Detention
Park
Westmore Park
Park
Aviation Park
Park
Windsor Park
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Timpanogos Detention Basin Park
Park
Pacific States Playground
Playground
Riverview Park
Park
Kid's Place Outdoor Playground
Playground
The Orchard at University Place
Park
Kid's Place Indoor Playground
Playground
Edgewater Playground
Park
Provo River Parkway
Park
Bonneville Park
Park
Riverwoods Greenway
Park
Foothill Park
Park
Shops (159) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Down East Home
Furniture
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
AT&T
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Super Target
Department Store
Tiger Lily
Clothing
Sprint
Electronics
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Mad Dog Cycles
Bicycle
Bad Apple
Electronics
Petco
Pets
Orem Floral and Gift
Florist
Shopko
Department Store
Seagull Book
Books
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Sprinkler Supply Company
Home Improvement
Ewing Irrigation
Home Improvement
Maverik
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Seasons Salon and Day Spa
Hairdresser
Maverik
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Orem.
Public Transit Stops (192)
Stops & Stations A+
State St @ 115 N
Bus Stop
State St @ 44 N
Bus Stop
State St @ 220 N
Bus Stop
State St @ 20 S
Bus Stop
State St @ 101 S
Bus Stop
State St @ 381 N
Bus Stop
State St @ 418 N
Bus Stop
State St @ 183 S
Bus Stop
State St @ 497 N
Bus Stop
State St @ 234 S
Bus Stop
State St @ 597 N
Bus Stop
Center St. @ 373 E
Bus Stop
State St @ 602 N
Bus Stop
State St @ 371 S
Bus Stop
Center St. @ 430 E
Bus Stop
State St @ 410 S
Bus Stop
State St @ 763 N
Bus Stop
State St @ 575 S
Bus Stop
State St @ 610 S
Bus Stop
State St @ 830 N
Bus Stop
Center St @ 749 E
Bus Stop
State St @ 1001 N
Bus Stop
800 E @ 24 N
Bus Stop
800 E @ 32 S
Bus Stop
Center St @ 812 E
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Orem is 114/100 - which is 9% higher than Utah.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime B+

Orem crime rates are 1,872 per 100k, which is 12% lower than Utah
Property Crime
1,685 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
187 crimes per 100k A
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employment B+

The median income in Orem is $65,622 - which is 5% higher than Utah.
Med. Household Income
$65,622 C
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (26)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Frandsen Dental
Dentist
DoubleTake Dental
Dentist
Barry Family Dental Group
Dentist
Orem Community Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Tuttle Dentistry
Dentist
Macey's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Utah Valley Imaging
Clinic
Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Orem VA Clinic
Clinic
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Intermountain Orem WorkMed
Clinic
White Smiles
Dentist
Orem Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Nord Orthodontics
Dentist
University of Utah Health Clinic
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Monarch Dental
Dentist
Smart Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital
Hospital
IOCDME
Clinic
Center for Change
Hospital
Intermountain North Orem Clinic
Clinic
Clinicians Report
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Orem home prices are $296,900 - which is 32% higher than Utah
Home Price
$296,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Orem graduation rate is 89% - which is 1% higher than Utah
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (24) C-
Orem School
Suncrest School
Noah Webster Academy
Geneva School
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Arches Academy
Sharon School
Blind South
Centennial Elementary
Scera Park School
South Region Deaf
Cascade School
Windsor School
Westmore School
Orchard School
Bonneville School
Lumen Scholar Institute
Foothill School
Kindercare Learning Center-Orem
Northridge School
Provo Canyon School - Springville Campus
Hillcrest School
Kids Village
Vineyard School
Cherry Hill Gt Program
High Schools (14) B-
Mountain View High
Liahona Preparatory Academy
Arches Academy
Telos Academy
Orem High
South Region Deaf
Orem Jr High
Lakeridge Jr High
Utah County Academy Of Science
Canyon View Jr High
Timpanogos High
Lumen Scholar Institute
Provo Canyon School - Springville Campus
Polaris High School
Walden School Of Liberal Arts
Summit High
Provo Canyon School-Provo Campus
Oak Canyon Jr High
Timpview High
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Freedom Preparatory Academy
Provo Adult Education
Independence High
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ratings A

Orem has an overall rating of 80% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes A
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Orem, Utah Is For Families! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2010) I've visited Orem, Utah, a couple of times in my life. It is in Utah County, near Provo and Salt Lake City. Also the beautiful town of Park City, and gorgeous mountains, are located close nearby. Orem might be a good place to stay if you need a centrally-located town that is clos ...Read More e to Brigham Young University, University of Utah, and ski resorts.

Most people are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, so there isn't much nightlife in Orem. A lot of families live in Orem. There isn't a lot of crime and the city is incredibly clean. If you enjoy learning about LDS history, there are some interesting pioneer homes that you can visit. Near Orem is Timpanogos Cave National Monument, which has guided tours of several caves. Also, Utah Lake is near Orem. Utah Lake is a good place for fishing, boating, water-skiing, etc...

When we are visiting, my family likes to go to Terra Mia Restaurant for pizza. It is inexpensive, delicious, casual and perfect for families. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Orem? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The All-Together Playground
      Geneva Park
      Orem Community Park
      Sharon Park
      Orem Community Park Playground
      Scera Park
      400 North Parkway
      Cascade Park

      Entertainment

      Hale Center Theater
      The Stage at City Center Park
      Scera Park Pool
      SCERA Center for the Arts
      SCERA Center For The Arts
      Orem Heritage Museum
      Ragan Theatre
      UCCU Events Center

      Food & Drink

      Menchie's
      Rancherito's
      Jamba Juice
      Chick-fil-A
      Taco Bell
      Zaxby's
      Wendy's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Orem? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Orem.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Orem? The cost of living in Orem is 114/100 - which is 9% higher than Utah.
      Orem
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Utah
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Orem? Orem crime rates are 1,872, which are 12% lower than Utah
      Total Crime
      1,872 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Orem? The median income in Orem is $65,622 which is 5% higher than Utah.
      Median household income
      $65,62219% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,4608% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Orem a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Timpanogos Regional Hospital
      Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital
      Orem Community Hospital
      Center for Change

      Pharmacies

      Macey's Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Orem home prices? Orem home prices are $296,900 - which is 32% higher than Utah
      Median home value
      $296,90061% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05711% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Orem have good schools? The Orem graduation rate is 89% - which is 1% higher than Utah
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      42% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Orem a good place to live? Orem has an overall rating of 80% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      14 total surveys

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