Orem, Utah, "Family City U.S.A."
If you’re looking for a great place to raise a family then you’ve found the perfect spot. Orem, Utah, called "Family City U.S.A." offers everything a growing family could want for intellectual, physical and cultural stimulation. In addition to great residential real estate options, Orem offers great commercial real estate as well as a welcoming business climate and has recently been voted the Number Two Best Metro Area for Women Entrepreneurs.
Orem Fast Facts
- Population: 90,468
- Median Household Income: $52,525
- Median Home Value: $196,600
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, December 2007
- Orem is in the Mountain Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Orem workers is 17 minutes. Orem has access to many transportation options including local bus travel and Greyhound Bus Lines. Air travel is accessible via the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Orem Employment
Major employers in the Orem area include Brigham Young University, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Novell, Utah County, My Family.com, Nuskin International, Utah State Hospital, Central Utah Medical Center and McWane Inc.
Orem School Districts
The students of Orem are served by 29 public schools and eleven private schools. There are also five colleges and universities in the Park City area.
Orem Attractions
- Tracy Aviary
- Utah’s Hogle Zoo
- Beehive House
- Fort Douglas
- North American Museum of Ancient Life
- Park City Museum
- UVSC Woodbury Art Museum
- Wheeler Historic Farm
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument
- Springville Museum of Art
Orem Parks and Recreation
- Tracy Aviary
- Utah’s Hogle Zoo
- Beehive House
- Fort Douglas
- North American Museum of Ancient Life
- Park City Museum
- UVSC Woodbury Art Museum
- Wheeler Historic Farm
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument
- Springville Museum of Art