Cottonwood Heights, UT Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Josiah Alvarez

Best kept secrets of Cottonwood Heights, UT

Hello, I'm single, late 30s, and Rent is about $1,697/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Adeline C.

Best hidden gems in Cottonwood Heights

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $641,900 on average. Household incomes average around $116,583 in Cottonwood Heights. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottonwood Heights sits at 158.0 per 100K. The median home value...

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Levi Phillips

Best hidden gems in Cottonwood Heights

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Cottonwood Heights sits at 158.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,984 people. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1...

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Josiah Alvarez

Is Cottonwood Heights worth it salary-wise?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 40s, and The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $641,900, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $641,900 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you kn...

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Levi Phillips

Cottonwood Heights vs Cincinnati -which is better?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,697/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? Apprec...

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Levi Phillips

Is it worth buying in Cottonwood Heights?

Random thought, Median household income is $116,583, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $116,583 in Cottonwood Heights. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottonwood Heights sits at 158.0 per 100K. Homes are going for about $641,900 on average. It's changing fa...

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Evan J.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Cottonwood Heights?

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,984 people. The median home value here is around $641,900, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,697 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoati...

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Connor Robinson

How are the schools in Cottonwood Heights?

Random thought, I'm single, late 50s, and Rent is about $1,697/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $641,900 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know the r...

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Oliver Martin

Biggest downsides of living in Cottonwood Heights?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $116,583, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? Looking forward to hearin...

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Adrian R.

Is public transit usable in Cottonwood Heights?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $116,583, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,984 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? It's changing fast...

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Connor Robinson

Grocery stores in Cottonwood Heights -recommendations?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $641,900 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,984 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly...

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Gabriella L.

Cottonwood Heights vs Sacramento -which is better?

I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $116,583 in Cottonwood Heights. You can expect to pay around $1,697 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this?

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Madeline Hill

Worst things about Cottonwood Heights nobody talks about

Hi all, Household incomes average around $116,583 in Cottonwood Heights. Rent is about $1,697/month for a decent place. With a population of 32,984, Cottonwood Heights is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? It's a very ca...

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Gabriella L.

Working in Cottonwood Heights -salaries realistic?

Hi all, I work in retail and You can expect to pay around $1,697 for rent here. Homes are going for about $641,900 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any help is appreciated. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you ge...

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Adeline C.

Cottonwood Heights job market vs Atlanta

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 6 years and The median home value here is around $641,900, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,984 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast...

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Oliver Martin

How much do you pay for rent in Cottonwood Heights?

Hey folks, Been living here since 2022. The median home value here is around $641,900, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,697 for rent here. With a population of 32,984, Cottonwood Heights is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surp...

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Scarlett Castillo

Best hidden gems in Cottonwood Heights

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $116,583 in Cottonwood Heights. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd ...

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Madeline Hill

Moving to Cottonwood Heights for work -advice?

I'm retired and The median home value here is around $641,900, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,984 people. Household incomes average around $116,583 in Cottonwood Heights. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neigh...

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