American Fork

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American Fork, UT Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,447

Population

34,407

Renter Mix

31% Rent

Soak in scenic views between Provo and Salt Lake City

Suburban Scenic Peaceful Mountain Views Lakeside Active Family-Friendly

Bordering Utah Lake to the south and the Wasatch Mountains to the east, American Fork is a picturesque suburb teeming with recreational opportunities and stunning natural views. American Fork residents relish convenience to numerous local parks, Alpine Scenic Loop, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, and American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake.

American Fork offers a wide variety of shopping options, from local shops along charming Main Street to national retailers clustered along Northwest State Street. The tight-knit community in American Fork comes together for an array of special events, including the popular Steel Days and Concerts in the Park. Quick access to I-15 and the American Fork UTA Station makes getting around from American Fork easy.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$88,749

Average: $111,523

Education

9,414

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

17,158

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

30 Years

Largest Age Group

20-29 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

32%

Over 65

12%

Housing Distribution

American Fork has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in American Fork, UT is $1,282 for a studio, $1,443 for one bedroom, $1,736 for two bedrooms, and $2,041 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in American Fork has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,443/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$2,554/month
2,246 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,828/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,828/month
1,281 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in American Fork, UT

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Legacy School

Public

Grades PK-5

844 Students

Shelley School

Public

Grades PK-5

814 Students

Odyssey Charter School

Public

Grades K-5

362 Students

Greenwood School

Public

Grades PK-5

928 Students

Forbes School

Public

Grades K-5

424 Students

American Fork Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

1,894 Students

Dan W. Peterson

Public

Grades PK-12

227 Students

American Fork High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,412 Students

Polaris High School

Public

Grades 9-12

194 Students

Dan W. Peterson

Public

Grades PK-12

227 Students

Polaris West High

Public

Grades 9-12

123 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hutchings Museum of Natural History
  • Thanksgiving Point Institute
  • Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Airports

  • Provo Municipal
  • Salt Lake City International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.