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Highland, UT Area Guide

Take in breathtaking views on the outskirts of Salt Lake City

Upscale Peaceful Family-Friendly Picturesque Mountain Views Rural

Situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Highland is a picturesque city known for its dramatic mountain vistas as well as its strong sense of community. Renting in Highland means joining a close-knit community, coming together for an array of annual events like the Highland Fling, Hooked on Fishing, Pumpkin Walk, Hometown Holiday, and much more.

Highland offers exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation at the local Highland Glen Park, Cedar Hills Golf Club, and Alpine Country Club, in addition to nearby destinations such as Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Utah Lake. Although residents love the many small-town charms of Highland, they also enjoy a quick 30-minute commute to Salt Lake City via Interstate 15.

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland, UT is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

41 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

56 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Highland School

Public

Grades PK-5

Ridgeline School

Public

Grades PK-5

Freedom School

Public

Grades PK-5

Mountain Ridge Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

Lone Peak High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Timpanogos Cave National Monument
  • Thanksgiving Point Institute
  • Hutchings Museum of Natural History
  • Dimple Dell Regional Nature Park

Airports

  • Provo Municipal
  • Salt Lake City International

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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.