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Orem, UT


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Orem, Utah

Orem, Utah, in Utah county, is 340 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is included in the Provo - Orem metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 84,324 people lived in Orem.

The People and Families of Orem

In Orem, about 59% of adults are married. Orem is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Orem without hitting a preschooler.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orem had a median family income of $51,214. Significantly, more adults in Orem have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Utah.

Political Inclinations

Orem residents donated more money ($7,450) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Orem Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in Orem are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Orem, 91% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Orem; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Orem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOrem Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Orem College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Orem Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Orem Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Orem Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Orem, UT

Comparing Orem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Male Share of the Population94
Racial Diversity39
Female Share of the Population27
Senior Citizens23
Well-Paid Single Men15
Well-Paid Single Women17
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married104

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals29
People Living Alone14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime44

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