Why Live in Orem Park
Orem Park is a neighborhood known for its convenience, situated between Interstate 15 and State Street. The area is ideal for families and college students alike, with multiple schools, Community Park, and the Orem Family Fitness Center all within a one-block radius. Orem Park is particularly appealing to students of Utah Valley University, located just five minutes south. The neighborhood features a mix of cozy ranch-style homes, 19th-century ramblers, and early 2000s multilevel houses, often with four to six bedrooms, brick or siding exteriors, and two-car garages. Mature trees and custom landscaping are common, adding to the neighborhood's charm. Mountain View High and Orem Elementary Schools are highly rated and conveniently located near Community Park, which offers nine tennis courts, five baseball diamonds, and a playground. The Lakeside Sports Complex, with its eight soccer fields, is another local highlight. For year-round fitness, the Orem Family Fitness Center provides a bouldering wall, indoor playground, gym, and leisure pool. Classic Fun Center offers additional entertainment with its skating rink, jungle gym, laser tag, and arcade. Shopping and dining are easily accessible, with a Target on Center Street and Smith’s grocery store nearby. University Parkway, just 2.5 miles away, features big box retailers and the University Place shopping mall. Dining options include local favorites like TRUreligion Pancake and Steakhouse, known for its historic furnishings and popular chicken-fried steak. The neighborhood also boasts a low crime risk compared to the national average, making it a practical choice for potential home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orem Park a good place to live?
Orem Park is a good place to live. Orem Park is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Orem Park is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Orem Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.2 people per acre and a median age of 30. The average household income is $99,364 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 44.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Orem Park are home owners, with 42.6% of residents renting and 57.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Orem Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Orem Park neighborhood guide.
Is Orem Park, UT a safe neighborhood?
Orem Park, UT is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Orem Park?
The median home price in Orem Park is $489,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $98,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,540 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $109K a year to afford the median home price in Orem Park. The average household income in Orem Park is $99K.
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Home Trends in Orem Park, UT
On average, homes in Orem Park, Orem sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Orem Park, Orem over the last 12 months is $369,495, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$369,495
Median Single Family Sale Price
$489,950
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,182,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$527
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median List Price
$489,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%