At a Glance
Median Income
$178,662
$59,252 per capita
Home Value
$846,900
Zillow: $974,274
Median Rent
$2,100/mo
16.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.9%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
5.1% smoking rate
How Highland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highland a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highland residents earn a median household income of $178,662 , which is 138% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,252. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 Highland is $846,900 , 200% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $974,274. Median rent is $2,100/month, with 16.2% 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 2004.
Education
64.9% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population19,625
Median Age26.2 yrs
Density2,258/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$178,662
Per Capita$59,252
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
A
Home Value$846,900
Rent$2,100
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$974,274
Housing Units4,925
Rent Burden16.2%
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking5.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,877 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.9%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Highland was founded in 1977.
The median home in Highland was built in 2004.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.