American Fork is a well-planned community with spacious homes.
New townhomes within American Fork offer modern architecture, spacious interiors, and energy-efficient features.
Art Dye Park in American Fork is a great place for ultimate frisbee.
William S. Robson Park in American Fork is located downtown.
Bath & Body Works in American Fork is a popular retailer that specializes in bath and body products, as well as home fragrances and candles.

American Fork, UT

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,445

Population

34,407

Renter Mix

31% Rent

Soak in scenic views between Provo and Salt Lake City

Suburban Scenic Peaceful

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.

Explore the City

Art Dye Park in American Fork is a great place for ultimate frisbee.

William S. Robson Park in American Fork is located downtown.

Bath & Body Works in American Fork is a popular retailer that specializes in bath and body products, as well as home fragrances and candles.

American Fork residents enjoy golfing at Fox Hollow Golf Club.

Frontrunner allows American Fork residents to quickly travel north to SLC or south to Provo.

A scenic drive in American Fork leads to Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in American Fork, UT is $1,340 for a studio, $1,441 for one bedroom, $1,759 for two bedrooms, and $2,050 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in American Fork has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,441/month
685 Sq Ft
House
$2,346/month
2,157 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,749/month
1,401 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,724/month
1,479 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

Greenwood School

Public

Grades PK-5

928 Students

Shelley School

Public

Grades PK-5

814 Students

Legacy School

Public

Grades PK-5

844 Students

Forbes School

Public

Grades K-5

424 Students

Odyssey Charter School

Public

Grades K-5

362 Students

American Fork Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,894 Students

American Fork Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

1,894 Students

ATHENIAN eACADEMY

Public

Grades K-12

500 Students

Dan W. Peterson

Public

Grades PK-12

227 Students

American Fork High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,412 Students

American Fork High School

Public

Grades 9-12

ATHENIAN eACADEMY

Public

Grades K-12

500 Students

Polaris High School

Public

Grades 9-12

194 Students

Dan W. Peterson

Public

Grades PK-12

227 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 June 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.