Since it was established as a city in 1919, Orem Utah has continued to grow. Recent numbers show population climbing to 93,202 and number of houses reaching 26,807. A solid one-third of the population rents which is higher than many other Utah cities because of the major Universities in the area. Median income is about $ 50,683.

Utah Valley University is located in Orem and neighbors Brigham Young University in Provo. This fine area has been ranked as one of the best cities in America for businesses. Major companies and employers include: Novell, WordPerfect, PowerQuest, MyFamily.com, Osmond Studios, and Utah Valley University. Neighboring cities include: Lindon, Vineyard, Provo, Pleasant Grove, Cedar Hills and American Fork.

At an elevation of 4,756 feet, Orem averages a temperature of 89 degrees in the summer season and about 45 degrees in the winter. Precipitation in Orem will generally reach about 9 inches of rain and 11 inches of snow annually. Some of the activities and entertainment in Orem include: two golf courses, the Summerfest, the Timponogos Storytelling Festival, local ski resorts, nearby Mt. Timpanogos, and the Orem Owlz baseball team. There is also a city fitness center for locals to take advantage of which includes an exercise room, weight room, shooting range, indoor swimming pool, volleyball courts and more.

Orem went from a huge increase of selling over one thousand homes in 2005-2006 to a ten year low in 2008 by selling just over 600 homes. Prices have decreased by over ten percent recently, and the number of Orem homes that sold has responded by increasing slightly.