Utah County city guide

Orem

Established neighborhoods, regional shopping, university energy, leafy parks, and Mount Timpanogos making a rather convincing appearance in the background.

Hello, Orem

A connected city built from neighborhoods.

Orem grew differently from many Utah cities: farms and orchards gradually became neighborhoods connected along State Street rather than around one traditional downtown grid. The result is a city of established residential pockets with shopping, services, schools, parks, and regional destinations woven throughout.

Utah Valley University brings activity to the southwest side, while foothill neighborhoods rise toward the east. With relatively little undeveloped land remaining, Orem’s future is increasingly about thoughtful infill and reinvention—especially around major corridors—rather than endless outward expansion.

Explore the city

Different corners, different conveniences

North Orem

Established neighborhoods with convenient connections toward Lindon, Pleasant Grove, and regional routes.

East Orem

Foothill orientation, mountain views, mature streets, and access toward Provo Canyon.

Central Orem

Long-established neighborhoods close to State Street shopping, schools, parks, and city services.

UVU area

University energy, transit and freeway access, plus a greater mix of apartments, condos, and townhomes.

West Orem

Residential pockets, industrial transitions, newer redevelopment, and access toward Utah Lake.

South Orem

Easy connections into Provo with a blend of established homes, commercial corridors, and regional amenities.

Finding your fit

Let the daily routine help choose the neighborhood.

Orem’s convenience is a major strength, but the experience changes depending on which destinations you want closest.

State Street or side streets?

Choose between quick commercial access and a quieter setting deeper inside a neighborhood.

Foothills or valley floor?

Elevation, views, routes, and lot characteristics shift as the city climbs east.

Classic or updated?

Many homes have history, so compare renovation quality, major systems, and future project ideas.

Watch the next chapter

Infill and corridor redevelopment can bring fresh options, changing views, and new neighborhood energy.

Local flavor

Parks, performances, festivals, and a city that keeps everyday life close.

Oremfest takes over City Center Park each summer, and Taste of Orem turns a September day into a sampler of local food, music, art, and culture. SCERA brings movies, theater, and concerts indoors and under the stars, while UVU adds performances, sports, and campus events.

Nielsen’s Grove, the City Center Arboretum, and Mount Timpanogos Park are easy favorites when fresh air sounds better than errands. Local treats such as Hruska’s Kolaches and Cream & Sugar make a strong case for adding one more stop on the way home.

Explore Orem, Utah real estate

Search live MLS inventory and see which Orem neighborhood puts your favorite parts of the city within easy reach.

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Single Family listings

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$849,999

6 bed 4 bath 3,561 sqft 0.36 acres

Brokered by Clark & Associates Inc. / David C.

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$640,000

5 bed 3 bath 3,271 sqft 0.25 acres

Brokered by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Momentum (Kaysville)

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$529,900

4 bed 2 bath 1,940 sqft 0.22 acres

Brokered by Red Rock Real Estate LLC

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$674,900

5 bed 3 bath 3,053 sqft 0.21 acres

Brokered by Sky Realty

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$609,000

5 bed 3 bath 2,724 sqft 0.29 acres

Brokered by Lotus Real Estate

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$3,750,000

5 bed 4 bath 7,318 sqft 0.51 acres

Brokered by Summit Sotheby's International Realty

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$995,500

7 bed 5 bath 4,897 sqft 0.24 acres

Brokered by RE/MAX Associates

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$349,900

2 bed 1 bath 1,668 sqft 0.36 acres

Brokered by Team Teasdale Realty

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$637,000

4 bed 3 bath 2,734 sqft 0.25 acres

Brokered by Joseph Thomas Real Estate Management

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$725,000

5 bed 4 bath 3,193 sqft 0.22 acres

Brokered by Realtypath LLC (Home and Family)

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$485,000

5 bed 2 bath 1,637 sqft 0.23 acres

Brokered by KW WESTFIELD

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$524,900

3 bed 3 bath 2,435 sqft 0.41 acres

Brokered by Equity Real Estate (Results)

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Move-in helper

Connect Orem utilities

The city’s welcome resources put most of the move-in essentials in one friendly place.

Water, sewer, and garbage

Create a myOrem account for city utility billing. Orem Utility Billing can also be reached by call or text at 801-229-7000.

Electricity

Start, stop, or move electric service through Rocky Mountain Power, subject to confirmation for the exact address.

Natural gas

Use Enbridge Gas to start, stop, or transfer natural-gas service where the property is connected.

Internet

Orem’s new-resident guide links to local fiber resources. Confirm network and provider availability at the exact address.

Mail and identification

Update mail through USPS, then handle driver-license and vehicle changes through Utah Driver License and the Utah DMV.

Resident resources

The Welcome to Orem guide includes city contacts, alerts, library information, parks, recreation, voting, and other useful first-week links.

Utility boundaries and service availability can vary by address. Verify providers directly before scheduling a connection.

Worth the scoop

Ice cream in Orem

Two premium choices, two very different moods: grab a fresh scoop or commit fully to the giant-sundae experience.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Fresh-made ice cream with a deep rotating flavor list, generous scoops, sherbets, and dairy-free choices.
Leatherby’s Family Creamery
Handmade premium ice cream, house-made sauces, and famously large old-school sundaes best approached with either confidence or friends.

Premium-first ordering reflects production style and ingredients, not paid placement. Check current hours and dietary details directly with each shop.