Living in American Fork, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of American Fork · Census data 2020–2024
American Fork has 37,109 residents with a median age of 28. The median household income is $98,878 (4% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $496,700, the median rent is $1,697/month.
American Fork at a glance
- Population
- 37,109
- Median age
- 28State: 32
- Median household income
- $98,878State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $496,700State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,697/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is American Fork a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in American Fork
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In American Fork the median home value is $496,700, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,697 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,001 a month in housing costs.
American Fork median household income
The median household income in American Fork is $98,878 and the income per person is $39,056. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in American Fork: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,972
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 3.19
American Fork demographics
- Population
- 37,109
- Median age
- 28
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 11,516
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of American Fork ›
Education in American Fork
42.8% of adults 25 and older in American Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in American Fork
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
American Fork vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fork | 37,109 | $98,878 | $496,700 | $1,697 |
| Pleasant Grove | 37,852 | $101,073 | $491,000 | $1,689 |
| Cedar Hills | 9,950 | $139,008 | $645,600 | $2,179 |
| Highland | 20,119 | $186,075 | $928,300 | $2,166 |
| Lindon | 11,765 | $120,956 | $675,500 | $1,563 |
| Lehi | 85,173 | $131,299 | $612,100 | $1,964 |
| Vineyard | 14,446 | $103,380 | $574,500 | $1,834 |
| Alpine | 10,392 | $168,929 | $977,500 | $3,501 |
| Saratoga Springs | 48,425 | $128,802 | $605,500 | $2,256 |
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What is the median household income in American Fork, UT?
The median household income in American Fork is $98,878, 4% higher than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in American Fork?
The median home value in American Fork is $496,700, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in American Fork?
The median gross rent in American Fork is $1,697 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is American Fork, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in American Fork?
The median age in American Fork is 28 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in American Fork?
The average commute to work in American Fork is 23 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in American Fork?
The unemployment rate in American Fork is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is American Fork?
42.8% of adults in American Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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