Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Heights, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,493
Population
32,686
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Savor this scenic suburb’s limitless recreation and convenient locale
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Mountain Views
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Located just 15 miles south of Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights is known as the gateway to Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, earning it the nickname of “the city between the canyons.” Cottonwood Heights is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with limitless options for recreation in the Cottonwood Canyons as well as the towering Wasatch Mountains.
Numerous parks, golf courses, and country clubs are convenient to Cottonwood Heights in addition to multiple world-class ski resorts. Cottonwood Heights residents also enjoy attending an array of community events, such as Butlerville Days, Easter Egg Hunt, Bark in the Park, and Monster Mash on Ice.
Shopping opportunities abound at the nearby Shops at Fort Union and Fashion Place while Wheeler Historic Farm and Nickelmania provide tons of family fun. Commuting and traveling from Cottonwood Heights is easy with access to I-215, I-15, and local buses with service to TRAX stations.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,594
Average: $133,492
Education
14,383
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,700
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cottonwood Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cottonwood Heights, UT is $1,237 for a studio, $1,495 for one bedroom, $1,790 for two bedrooms, and $2,253 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cottonwood Heights has decreased by -4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,495/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$3,205/month
2,240 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,190/month
1,015 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cottonwood Heights, UT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
Public
Grades K-5
202 Students
Public
Grades K-5
621 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
895 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,360 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,360 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Solitude Mountain Resort
- Wheeler Historic Farm
- Dimple Dell Regional Nature Park
- Conservation Garden Park
- Jordan River Parkway
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Salt Lake City International
- Provo Municipal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.