What is the rental vacancy rate in Orem, UT?
The rental vacancy rate in Orem, UT is 3.7% (±1.8 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.7% (±0.4 points).
1,544 (±389) homes, 4.7% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Orem, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.5% in 2015–2019 to 3.7% in 2020–2024 (−1.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 3.7% (±1.8 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.7% (±0.4 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,544 (±389)
Vacancy in Orem against Utah County, its state and the nation
| Orem | Utah County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% (±1.8 points) | 2.7% (±0.7 points) | 5.5% (±0.4 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,544 (±389) | 8,048 (±815) | 98,646 (±2,794) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Orem, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Utah County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Utah (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Orem
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orem | — | 3.7% (±1.8 points) | — |
| Vineyard | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | Lower |
| Lindon | 3.2 mi | 4.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Provo | 4.6 mi | 2.6% (±1.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Grove | 5.5 mi | 3.5% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| American Fork | 7.5 mi | 4.8% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Hills | 8.4 mi | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springville | 10 mi | 2.2% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland | 10 mi | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vineyard, UT (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Utah County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santaquin | 6.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Alpine | 4.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | American Fork | 4.8% (±3.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Lindon | 4.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Orem | 3.7% (±1.8 points) |
| 6 | Pleasant Grove | 3.5% (±2.8 points) |
| 7 | Saratoga Springs | 3.4% (±3.8 points) |
| 8 | Provo | 2.6% (±1.1 points) |
| 9 | Springville | 2.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 10 | Spanish Fork | 1.5% (±1.9 points) |
| 11 | Lehi | 0.7% (±1.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 26 places in Utah County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Orem
Is it hard to find a rental in Orem?
The rental vacancy rate in Orem, UT is 3.7% (±1.8 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Orem tighter than it was?
In Orem, the rental vacancy rate went from 5.5% in 2015–2019 to 3.7% in 2020–2024 (−1.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Orem?
An estimated 1,544 (±389) housing units, 4.7% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orem city, Utah
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Orem city, Utah
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