Orem, UT
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 92,067 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Orem is in north-central Utah, just east of Utah Lake and close to the Wasatch Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
The city hosts the annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, one of the largest in the West.
Recreation
Recreational activities within a short drive include winter sports, hiking, and water sports.
Historical
The city was developed in what Utah residents refer to as the "Gentile manner," with farmers building their homesteads along the territorial highway instead of creating city blocks.
Economy
UVSC is the city's largest employer, and the county's third-largest employer.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 1 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 14.4% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 36 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 16 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 63 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $76,636 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $58,653 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $43,244 |
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