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Living in American Fork

American Fork is a city in north Utah County, about 31 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City by road. The Census Bureau estimated 41,020 people in July 2025, up from 33,384 in 2020, on about 11 square miles of land. Alpine School District's main office is here, at 575 N. 100 E.

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Quick facts

People in the city
41,020July 2025 Census estimate, up from 33,384 in the April 2020 estimates baseSource
Land area
About 11 square milesCensus Bureau 2024 gazetteerSource
Schools
Alpine School District82,505 students districtwide in the Oct. 1, 2026 count. American Fork's schools move to the new Aspen Peaks School District in July 2027Source
Downtown Salt Lake City
About 37 min31 miles from City Hall to the Salt Lake City and County Building, no traffic. Estimate
Salt Lake City International Airport
About 50 min39 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate
Provo (county seat)
About 20 min14 miles from City Hall to the Utah County offices in downtown Provo, no traffic. Estimate
Property tax
About 0.49%Of market value a year for a primary residence, which Utah taxes on 55% of market value: $0.8947 per $100 of taxable value in 2026, American Fork tax district 60Source

Neighborhoods

A to Z

Highline at American Fork New homes

Three-story Century Communities townhomes near I-15 and within walking distance of the American Fork Station, with a playground, an open turf play area and cornhole.

Builders: Century Communities Source
Their site

New-home communities for now. Older neighborhoods come next.

Schools

Zones change. Check any address with the district.

Alpine School District: American Fork's public schools for now. In July 2027 they move to the new Aspen Peaks School District, which also covers Alpine, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi and part of Draper.

Alpine School District campuses in American Fork Source

High schoolAmerican Fork High School
Junior highAmerican Fork Junior High School
Elementary schoolsBarratt Elementary
Forbes Elementary
Greenwood Elementary
Legacy Elementary
Shelley Elementary
Other campusesPolaris High School
Dan W. Peterson School

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Property taxes

Per $100 of taxable value
Who taxes itRateSource
American Fork City$0.1615 per $100Source
North Utah County Water Conservancy District$0.0011 per $100Source
Alpine School District$0.5781 per $100Source
State charter school levy (Alpine area)$0.0125 per $100Source
Utah County$0.0891 per $100Source
County assessing and collecting levy$0.0124 per $100Source
Central Utah Water Conservancy District$0.0400 per $100Source
2026 total, American Fork tax district 60$0.8947 per $100

Tax year 2026 rates from the Utah County Treasurer, per $100 of taxable value. A primary residence is taxed on 55% of its market value, so the total comes to about 0.49% of market value a year, or about $4.92 for every $1,000 of market value.

The basics

Trash, water, power, voting
City officesAmerican Fork City, 51 E. Main St., 801-763-3000. Open Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. City site
TrashRepublic Services picks up trash weekly and recycling every other week under a city contract; the zone map shows your day. For can questions call the city at 801-763-3000, option 1. Garbage and recycling
Water and sewerThe city bills water, sewer, garbage and recycling, and pressurized irrigation. New accounts need an application and a $30 fee, paid by phone at 801-763-3000 or at 51 E. Main St. Utility billing
LibraryAmerican Fork Library, 64 S. 100 E. Open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Library page
ParksCity park sites include Art Dye (550 E. 1000 N.), Bamberger Park (980 E. Bamberger Road), Bicentennial (350 S. Center St.) and the Beehive and Central fields (600 E. 700 N.). City facilities
VotingRegister or update your address online at vote.utah.gov; the Utah County Clerk runs elections here. Voter registration
Car registrationRegister and renew vehicles with the Utah DMV, online or at a DMV office; its phone line is 801-297-7780. Utah DMV

The short version

Quick answers

As of Fri Oct 30

How many people live in American Fork, Utah?

41,020. July 2025 Census estimate, up from 33,384 in the April 2020 estimates base.

What school district is American Fork in?

Alpine School District: American Fork's public schools for now. In July 2027 they move to the new Aspen Peaks School District, which also covers Alpine, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi and part of Draper.

How far is American Fork from Salt Lake City?

About 37 min to downtown Salt Lake City, 31 miles from City Hall to the Salt Lake City and County Building, no traffic. Estimate.

What is the property tax rate in American Fork, Utah?

About $0.8947 per $100, 2026 total, American Fork tax district 60, adding up American Fork City, North Utah County Water Conservancy District, Alpine School District, State charter school levy (Alpine area), Utah County, County assessing and collecting levy, Central Utah Water Conservancy District. A primary residence is taxed on 55% of its market value, so this comes to about 0.49% of market value a year.

What neighborhoods are in American Fork?

Highline at American Fork.

When is trash pickup in American Fork?

Republic Services picks up trash weekly and recycling every other week under a city contract; the zone map shows your day. For can questions call the city at 801-763-3000, option 1.

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