At a Glance
Median Income
$116,583
$57,103 per capita
Home Value
$641,900
Zillow: $766,615
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
2,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.8%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Cottonwood Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cottonwood Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cottonwood Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cottonwood Heights residents earn a median household income of $116,583 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,103. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67,066 business establishments, including 2,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottonwood Heights is $641,900 , 128% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $766,615. Median rent is $1,697/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Cottonwood Heights reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,358/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
52.8% of adults in Cottonwood Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottonwood Heights has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population32,984
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density3,577/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,583
Per Capita$57,103
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
B+
Home Value$641,900
Rent$1,697
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$766,615
Housing Units13,208
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property2,358/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary263/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain24.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,816 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Cottonwood Heights was founded in 2005.
The median home in Cottonwood Heights was built in 1978.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.