About the neighborhood

Orem is a peaceful neighborhood featuring a substantial number of charming single detached homes built mainly between the 1960s and 2000s. The area offers convenient access to a variety of nearby businesses, making running daily errands simple. Bicycle transportation is well-supported, with infrastructure that facilitates smooth rides. Numerous bus lines and stops are positioned throughout the neighborhood, adding transit options. Educational opportunities include accessible public and private elementary schools, along with easy reach to primary and high schools. Quiet streets contribute to a calm environment, while well-distributed parks in surrounding neighborhoods are within easy reach for outdoor relaxation.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who want to live in a compact community will enjoy the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of Orem; meeting day-to-day needs is easy without the use of a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of Orem is also conducive to cycling. The public transit system in Orem is rather poor. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and bus stops are usually around the corner. On the other hand, cars are a reasonably good medium of transportation in Orem. Parking is quite easy.

Services

Residents will welcome the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from vast majority homes for sale in Orem. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. When it comes to food, property owners in Orem will value that a grocery store is always only an extended distance away. Additionally, Orem is a good place in which to eat out, and there are also a few cafes in this area.

Character

The character of Orem is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. Most areas in this neighborhood are very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. Lastly, the majority of locations within the neighborhood have reasonably good access to public green spaces, including Riverwoods Greenway and Orem City Center Park, since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to relax in.

Car friendly7.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.2

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries6.6

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance