Population
Alabaster
33,633
American Fork
35,312
Median Income
Alabaster
$90,163
American Fork
$95,823
Home Value
Alabaster
$242,600
American Fork
$467,900
Rent
Alabaster
$1,375
American Fork
$1,665
Crime Rate
Alabaster
0.99
American Fork
1.20
Cost of Living
Alabaster
127.1
American Fork
155.2
Avg Temp
Alabaster
N/A
American Fork
N/A
Unemployment
Alabaster
3.3%
American Fork
3.4%
How Similar Are Alabaster & American Fork?
American Fork is Alabaster's #24 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Alabaster
33,633
American Fork
35,312
Both cities have similar populations — Alabaster at 33,633 and American Fork at 35,312.
Violent Crime
Alabaster
0.99
American Fork
1.20
American Fork has a 17% higher violent crime than Alabaster.
Property Crime
Alabaster
15.11
American Fork
14.58
Both cities have similar property crime — just a 3% difference.
Political Leaning
Alabaster
69.9%
American Fork
68.3%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 2% difference.
Unemployment
Alabaster
3.3%
American Fork
3.4%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 2% difference.
Median Income
Alabaster
$90,163
American Fork
$95,823
Both cities have similar median income — just a 6% difference.
Home Values
Alabaster
$242,600
American Fork
$467,900
American Fork has a 48% higher home values than Alabaster.
Education
Alabaster
27.2%
American Fork
23.9%
Alabaster has a 12% higher education than American Fork.
Demographics
Alabaster
73.6%
American Fork
84.5%
American Fork has a 13% higher demographics than Alabaster.
Cost of Living
Alabaster
127.1
American Fork
155.2
American Fork has a 18% higher cost of living than Alabaster.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Alabaster and American Fork share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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American Fork
Alabaster leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Alabaster leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDAlabaster scores 132.7 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 193.4 in American Fork. Alabaster has a living wage (1 adult) of $55,938 vs $68,309 in American Fork (18% lower). Alabaster has a living wage (family of 4) of $132,218 vs $161,457 in American Fork (18% lower).
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Housing Market — Alabaster leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAmerican Fork has a median home value of $467,900 vs $242,600 in Alabaster (48% higher). Alabaster has a median property tax of $1,153 vs $2,145 in American Fork (46% lower). Alabaster has a owner-occupied of 86.5% compared to 67.6% in American Fork.
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Jobs & Economy — American Fork leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAlabaster has a poverty rate of 5.3% compared to 7.6% in American Fork. American Fork has a government sector of 48.9% compared to 42.0% in Alabaster. Alabaster has a per capita income of $40,356 vs $37,710 in American Fork (7% higher).
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Crime & Safety — Alabaster leads
Source: FBI UCRAlabaster has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.00 compared to 0.06 in American Fork. American Fork has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.46 compared to 0.84 in Alabaster. Alabaster has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 0.49 compared to 1.04 in American Fork.
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Schools & Education — Alabaster leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauAlabaster has a high school diploma or higher of 43.9% compared to 33.9% in American Fork. Alabaster has a bachelor's degree or higher of 27.2% compared to 23.9% in American Fork.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAmerican Fork has a population of 35,312, about 1x the size of Alabaster (33,633). American Fork skews younger with a median age of 27.8 vs 39.5.
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Alabaster
American Fork
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareAmerican Fork: 4.3 vs Alabaster: 2.4 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Alabaster: 5 vs American Fork: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — American Fork leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAmerican Fork has a public transit of 0.9% compared to 0.0% in Alabaster. American Fork has a bicycle of 0.2% compared to 0.1% in Alabaster. American Fork has a work from home of 16.4% compared to 15.3% in Alabaster.
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