The Town FilesAmerican Fork, Utah
City in Utah County · population 33,337 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $496,700
- Household income
- $98,878
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 28.0
American Fork is a city of 33,337 people in Utah County, Utah. The median home is worth $496,700, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks more walkable than 94% of Utah towns, more vibrant than 92% of Utah towns, more of a college town than 92% of Utah towns.
How American Fork ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in American Fork is worth $496,700, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $98,878, which is more affordable than 41% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,697 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | American Fork | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $496,700 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,697 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $98,878 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in American Fork
| People | American Fork | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.0 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.0% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.8% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in American Fork
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 16.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.4 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of American Fork since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on September 7, 2013 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 7, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 13, 2024.
Severe weather in Utah County since 1996
Utah County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2026 | Fire | FM-5639: Iron Fire |
| December 23, 2023 | Flood | DR-4752: Flooding |
| September 7, 2020 | Fire | FM-5353: Ether Hollow Fire |
| June 28, 2020 | Fire | FM-5318: Knolls Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Utah County
Utah County had 295,152 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,648 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in American Fork itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in American Fork
12 public schools with 8,656 students, about 23.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fork High | 10-12 | 2,335 | 26.2 |
| American Fork Jr High | 7-9 | 1,853 | 27.7 |
| Legacy School | PK-6 | 883 | 29.4 |
| Shelley School | PK-6 | 753 | 26.0 |
| Greenwood School | PK-6 | 691 | 21.6 |
| Barratt School | PK-6 | 601 | 30.1 |
| Forbes School | K-6 | 577 | 23.1 |
| Odyssey Charter School (charter) | K-6 | 410 | 20.5 |
| Dan W. Peterson | PK-12 | 245 | 12.3 |
| Polaris High School | 9-12 | 200 | 9.5 |
| Summit High | 7-12 | 108 | 6.8 |
| Serv By Appt | PK-3 | — | — |
Towns near American Fork
- Pleasant Grove, UT2.9 mi · 37,726 people · home $491,000
- Cedar Hills, UT3.2 mi · 10,019 people · home $645,600
- Highland, UT3.4 mi · 19,348 people · home $928,300
- Lindon, UT4.8 mi · 11,397 people · home $675,500
- Lehi, UT4.8 mi · 75,907 people · home $612,100
- Vineyard, UT5.5 mi · 12,543 people · home $574,500
- Alpine, UT6.0 mi · 10,251 people · home $977,500
- Saratoga Springs, UT6.8 mi · 37,696 people · home $605,500
American Fork questions
Is American Fork, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, American Fork scores better for retirees than 16% of Utah towns and quieter than 4%. 9.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.0).
How much does a house cost in American Fork?
The median owner-occupied home in American Fork is valued at $496,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,878, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,697 a month.
What is the weather like in American Fork?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.4 inches of precipitation a year and 41.4 inches of snow.
Does American Fork get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of American Fork since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on September 7, 2013. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)