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American Fork, UT

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Soak in scenic views between Provo and Salt Lake City

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Bordering Utah Lake to the south and the Wasatch Mountains to the east, American Fork is a picturesque suburb teeming with recreational opportunities and stunning natural views. American Fork residents relish convenience to numerous local parks, Alpine Scenic Loop, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, and American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake.

American Fork offers a wide variety of shopping options, from local shops along charming Main Street to national retailers clustered along Northwest State Street. The tight-knit community in American Fork comes together for an array of special events, including the popular Steel Days and Concerts in the Park. Quick access to I-15 and the American Fork UTA Station makes getting around from American Fork easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in American Fork, UT is $1,263 for a studio, $1,406 for one bedroom, $1,685 for two bedrooms, and $1,996 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in American Fork has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,406/month
685 Sq Ft
House
$2,513/month
2,513 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,641/month
1,359 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,670/month
1,429 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in American Fork, UT

Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

23

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Legacy School

Public

Grades PK-6

844 Students

8
out of 10

Shelley School

Public

Grades PK-6

814 Students

8
out of 10

Barratt School

Public

Grades PK-6

564 Students

7
out of 10

Greenwood School

Public

Grades PK-6

928 Students

6
out of 10

Forbes School

Public

Grades K-6

424 Students

4
out of 10

American Fork Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

1,894 Students

6
out of 10

Dan W. Peterson

Public

Grades PK-12

227 Students

Rating Unavailable

American Fork High

Public

Grades 10-12

2,412 Students

5
out of 10

Dan W. Peterson

Public

Grades PK-12

227 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hutchings Museum of Natural History
  • Thanksgiving Point Institute
  • Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Airports

  • Provo Municipal
  • Salt Lake City International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.