Orem sits between Provo and Lindon and calls itself Family City USA. It was incorporated in 1919 and named for Walter C. Orem, who ran the Salt Lake and Utah Railroad that once carried passengers through the valley. Utah Valley University's main campus is here, and so is University Place, the valley's oldest mall, which opened in 1973.
Population
98,129 at the 2020 census
Incorporated
1919
Named for
Walter C. Orem, railroad president
University
Utah Valley University
This week in Orem
Community
Celebration of Veterans
Saturday, November 7, 10 AM
SCERA Center for the Arts, Orem · Free
SCERA hosts a free morning program honoring veterans, with a parade of service flags by American Legion Post 72, music from the Rise Up Children's Choir, and a keynote speaker. Afterward the Orem Heritage Museum gives free tours, including a room of military displays.
SCERA Center for the Arts, Orem · $16 adults, $12 kids and seniors
The Saltaires, a Salt Lake men's barbershop chorus, sing Americana songs in four-part harmony with their sister chorus Mosaic and local quartets. The concert marks Veterans Day and the America 250 anniversary.
SCERA Center for the Arts, Orem · $16 adults, $12 kids and seniors
SCERA's yearly show tune revue features singers performing songs from Disney movies and stage musicals. Part of the ticket money goes to the Jerry Elison drama scholarship.
Orem is known as Family City USA, as the home of Utah Valley University, and for University Place, the valley's oldest mall. It was named for Walter C. Orem, president of the Salt Lake and Utah Railroad.
How many people live in Orem?
The 2020 census counted 98,129 people in Orem.
Is Orem part of Provo?
No. Orem is its own city, directly north of Provo. The two run together along University Parkway and State Street, so most locals treat them as one area for food and events.
