salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,560 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Utah cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Utah. It is number 50 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in American Fork?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in American Fork
| Size | American Fork | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,839 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,552 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,909 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is American Fork overall?
Everyday prices in Utah overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for American Fork, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in American Fork
Life in American Fork
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in American Fork?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,607 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $496,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in American Fork, UT?
Renting in American Fork costs a median of about $1,839 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in American Fork?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,560 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is American Fork cheap or expensive?
American Fork is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $106,640. It ranks 50th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in American Fork?
The median homeowner in American Fork pays $2,270 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.
Is American Fork more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Utah are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in American Fork?
The median home value in American Fork is $496,700, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
37,109 people live in American Fork. Numbers are typical (middle) values.