Orem sits adjacent to Provo in Utah Valley and has been historically a suburban city with many commuter residents to nearby tech and educational centers. Neighborhoods/towns include University Place, Geneva Tower area, and newer planned communities on the west side. Character: suburban-urban mix, with both older established homes and newer developments. Proximity: about 40 minutes from Salt Lake City, just north of Provo city. Housing: Median listing prices are around US$515,000 or so. New-construction builds may run in the US$700,000+ range for 3-bed single-family homes in newer subdivisions, depending on lot and features.