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Highland

#1 in Best Places to Live in Utah County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT
  • 100 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Highland is a suburb of Salt Lake City with a population of 17,952. Highland is in Utah County and is one of the best places to live in Utah. Living in Highland offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Highland there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Highland and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Highland are above average.
    About Highland...
    Population
    17,952

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $497,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,750
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      25%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      7%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      13%

    Working in Highland

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $128,938
    National
    $55,322
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      Highland Reviews

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      Highland is a great area, with beautiful scenery! The people are so friendly and it is a great place to live if you are married with children. People tend to be wealthier than most, which can, at times, create a pompous atmosphere. But I have truly loved living here and creating lasting friendships with kind, humble individuals.
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      There is a very strong sense of community but silent judgement if you're not perfect. Schools are great and sports are extremely competitive. There are lots of jobs in the area for teens to get a good start. The graduation rates are very high and schools take pride in their students achievements. It is a very successful and wealthy area. All neighbors know each other and are very willing to help out. The competition is silent and somewhat unhealthy when adults silently one up others on their new purchases and money, trips and cars and toys. The roads are always getting re done here which is very convinent and make for a smooth and easy drive. The police are always quick to respond and we are not that far from American Fork Hospital. We have quick access to the freeway that gives a nice 20 minute drive either north to salt lake or south ish to provo.
      Highland is a great place to live. The cost of housing is high, however. But the neighborhoods are safe and quiet, very family friendly, and are well established. There are a lot of options for outdoor activities within a few minutes of Highland. You have American Fork canyon, which gives you access to hiking trails in the back country and Mt. Timpanogos, the Alpine Loop, which connects to Provo Canyon, and many other options from Thanksgiving Point in nearby Lehi to easy access to some of the trailheads for Lone Peak. If you have to commute to Lehi or Draper, the drive time is quite fast - you can reach Draper in 15 minutes, and Thanksgiving Point in 5-10 minutes, depending on where you are coming from in Highland. Overall, it is a great place to live!