Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 24% of Residents
Under 20
33%
Over 65
11%
Highland
Highland, UT Area Guide
Take in breathtaking views on the outskirts of Salt Lake City
Upscale
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Picturesque
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Mountain Views
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Rural
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$164,195
Average: $185,671
Education
7,734
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,887
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland, UT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
645 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
886 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
758 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,073 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,469 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument
- Thanksgiving Point Institute
- Hutchings Museum of Natural History
- Dimple Dell Regional Nature Park
Transit / Subway
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.