Utah County · Provo-Orem · population 47,809
Where Spanish Fork stands
Population growing 2.9% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 21.8 price-to-rent ratio, the math is starting to lean toward renting in Spanish Fork. Owner-occupier ROI requires longer holds and the assumption that prices keep appreciating roughly at the rate of rent.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Spanish Fork has held up across the cycle: home values at $519,443 with +4.4% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Spanish Fork's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Spanish Fork
Spanish Fork is a city in Utah County, Utah, with an estimated population of 47,809. It anchors the Provo-Orem metro area. The population has grown 2.9% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Spanish Fork is $519,443 as of 2026-04, up 1.8% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.4% annual growth (-3.2% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Spanish Fork average $1,984 per month, up 3.3% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 69 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
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About Spanish Fork (Wikipedia)
Spanish Fork is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The 2020 census reported a population of 42,602. Spanish Fork is the 20th largest city in Utah based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Run the numbers for Spanish Fork
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Current weather
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Local news & community
Latest news
- 1026 S 2770 E Townhome Frk Unit Spanish, Spanish Fork, UT 84660Realtor.com · 1d ago
- Spanish Fork Soccer ScheduleMaxPreps · 5d ago
- Utah's FLT Academy Takes Delivery of New Instrument Trainer at Spanish Forkafm.aero · 21h ago
- Three semi-trucks crash shut down US 6 in Spanish Fork CanyonABC4 Utah · 2w ago
- News | Storage operator buys renovated warehouse in American Fork, UtahCoStar · 1d ago
- Spanish Fork man ordered to stand trial for aggravated murder in deaths of parentsKSL.com · 2w ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Provo-Orem area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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