American Fork is the perfect combination of small town charm and big city shopping. Its amenities, both indoor and outdoor, attract people to move and reside there. In 2021 a community survey resulted in a 90% ranking of good-excellent quality of life according to the residents. American Fork Property Management benefits from this excellent quality of life as it attracts good tenants with a lower turnover rate. When you’re seeking a Utah County property management team, Kasteel can make your experience stress free!
Education:
American Fork also boasts a high education with 30% of residents having a bachelor’s degree or higher. The area is under the Alpine School District with five elementary schools, a junior high and high school as well as two charter schools. American Fork High School Marching Band has finished as Semi-Finalist in the Grand Nationals competition in 2008, 2013, and 2022; while being the reigning State Champions for more than 20 years. American Fork is also within a few minutes drive away from Brigham Young University, Utah Valley University, Mountainland Technical College, Provo College and Mandalyn Academy.
Industry:
From 2021 to 2022, American Fork saw a lively employment boost of 6.43%, growing from 15,800 to 16,800 jobs!
In this bustling community, the most popular job groups are Sales and Related Occupations, followed closely by Management Occupations, and Office and Administrative Support roles.
Recreation:
American Fork provides many opportunities for residents to participate in sports like basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, track, golf, tennis, pickleball, e-sports, flag football, ski, and snowboarding.
American Fork is a city known for its outdoor biking and hiking trails as well as other outdoor recreational activities. Some of these include Utah Lake’s American Fork Boat Harbor, Timpanogos Cave and the Alpine Scenic Loop. American Fork’s central location puts it within half a day’s drive of 15 of Utah’s national parks, monuments and other recreational areas. It also has a splash pad, library, fitness center, senior center, and skate park.
American Fork supports many performing arts events and programs such as the Timpanogos Arts Foundation, who put on a variety of programs throughout the year, as well as the American Fork Symphony and the Utah Regional Ballet. The city also boasts a wide variety of parks, with a total of 27.
Events:
Steel Days:
In the middle of July, American Fork hosts Steel Days, a series of events centered around its community that has historically included events such as tournaments for pickleball, MarioKart, and cornhole.
Pet-A-Palooza:
A relatively new event, American Fork’s Pet-A-Palooza was held for the 3rd time in 2024, and is held in early October. This event includes lots of festivities for pets and their owners, such as a dog obstacle course, food trucks, vendors, and more.
Other Information:
- Population: 37,268
- Library: 1
- Senior Center: 1
- Median Household Income: $90,490
- Distance from Orem: 9 miles
