The Town FilesHighland, Utah
City in Utah County · population 19,348 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $928,300
- Household income
- $186,075
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 74 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 28.0
Highland is a city of 19,348 people in Utah County, Utah. The median home is worth $928,300, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Utah towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Utah towns, better for families than 88% of Utah towns.
How Highland ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Highland is worth $928,300, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $186,075, which is more affordable than 41% of Utah towns. Median rent is $2,166 a month. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Highland | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $928,300 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $2,166 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $186,075 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Highland
| People | Highland | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.0 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 37.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.4% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 23.3% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in Highland
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 21.6°F. About 21.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.4 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Highland since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on September 7, 2013 about 2.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 7, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 13, 2024.
Severe weather in Utah County since 1996
Utah County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2026 | Fire | FM-5639: Iron Fire |
| December 23, 2023 | Flood | DR-4752: Flooding |
| September 7, 2020 | Fire | FM-5353: Ether Hollow Fire |
| June 28, 2020 | Fire | FM-5318: Knolls Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Utah County
Utah County had 295,152 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,648 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Highland itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Highland
5 public schools with 5,727 students, about 27.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Peak High | 10-12 | 2,507 | 28.5 |
| Mountain Ridge Jr High | 7-9 | 1,030 | 24.0 |
| Ridgeline School | PK-6 | 858 | 29.6 |
| Freedom School | PK-6 | 727 | 28.0 |
| Highland School | PK-6 | 605 | 26.3 |
Towns near Highland
- Cedar Hills, UT2.4 mi · 10,019 people · home $645,600
- Alpine, UT2.7 mi · 10,251 people · home $977,500
- American Fork, UT3.4 mi · 33,337 people · home $496,700
- Lehi, UT4.0 mi · 75,907 people · home $612,100
- Pleasant Grove, UT4.8 mi · 37,726 people · home $491,000
- Draper, UT6.0 mi · 51,017 people · home $784,800
- Lindon, UT7.2 mi · 11,397 people · home $675,500
- Bluffdale, UT8.3 mi · 17,014 people · home $685,500
Highland questions
Is Highland, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Highland scores better for retirees than 57% of Utah towns and quieter than 25%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.0).
How much does a house cost in Highland?
The median owner-occupied home in Highland is valued at $928,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $186,075, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $2,166 a month.
What is the weather like in Highland?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.1 inches of precipitation a year and 74.4 inches of snow.
Does Highland get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Highland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on September 7, 2013. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)