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General Information About Orem, Utah

The second largest city in Utah County and the fifth largest in the state, Orem is small enough to offer a personal atmosphere and at the same time provide major shopping, cultural, and recreational activities. Orem is the home of many high tech companies, including Caldera, Digital Technologies Inc., Xactware, and PowerQuest. It is also the home of Utah Valley State College, one of the fastest growing state colleges in the nation. With 50% of its population under 25 years of age, Orem will be a strong workforce provider in the years to come. Orem deserves its moniker as Family City, USA. Nearly 85% of its family households are headed by married couples, and the average family size is 3.93.

Origin of Orem's Name

Named after Walter C. Orem, a prominent community member. Orem was president of the Salt Lake and Utah Electric Interurban Railroad that ran through the area. Date of Incorporation: 1919

Did You Know?

Brothers L.L. and Paul N. Nunn built the Olmsted Hydro Plant at the mouth of Provo Canyon. Completed in 1903, it housed what was at the time one of the most advanced electrical training schools in the United States. Students conducted research on conductivity, insulating materials, better instruments, and learned general electric principles. The Bureau of Reclamation now owns the Olmsted Plant, although Utah Power has a contract to use the facilities to produce hydroelectric power. Buildings are still used occasionally for training programs.

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Zip Codes

84057, 84058, 84097

Recreation   Crime  
Baseball Diamonds 12 Aggravated Assault 28
Bowling Alleys 1 Arson 2
Covered Picnic Facilities 21 Auto Theft 145
Golf Courses 1 Burglary 282
Indoor Facilities* 1 Larceny N/A
Parks 12 Murder 1
Rodeo Grounds 0 Rape 16
Soccer/Football Fields 5 Robbery 10
Swimming Pools 2    
Tennis Courts 24    
* Facility includes basketball, tennis, racquetball, and volleyball courts; swimming pool; shooting range; and fitness equipment.  Other: 1 public library, 6 walking paths
 

Orem Compared to Average in the State

 * Median age significantly below state average.
* Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
* Length of stay since moving in below state average.
* Number of rooms per house above state average.
* House age significantly below state average.
* Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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