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Is Highland a good place to live? For many families, yes. This city of about 21,571 people (Census, 2025) sits at the mouth of American Fork Canyon, with 25 city parks, 18.4 miles of trails and the Highland Fling each summer. The median home value is $928,300 (Utah: $489,400, ACS 2020–2024), and commutes average 23.1 minutes.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2020–2024 (Utah: $489,400)
The basics for anyone relocating to Highland, with a source for each point.
What stands out in the public data. Which side matters more depends on your budget, commute and lifestyle.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (ACS 5-year 2020–2024, Vintage 2025, 2022 Economic Census), Highland City, Alpine School District. Details in the sections and FAQ answers on this page.
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Census figures are five-year averages (2020–2024), so they trail today's market. For current list prices, see Highland homes for sale below.
Utah $489,400
Utah $2,009
Utah $564
Utah $1,496
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Highland vs Utah, ACS 5-year 2020–2024
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Parks, trails and the canyon at the city's edge, from Highland City's Parks and Trails pages. Check the city's pages for hours and closures before you go.
The city's Parks and Trails page lists 25 parks and 18.4 miles of scenic trails, with a trail map (PDF) on the same page.
Source: Highland City: Parks and Trails
At 4800 Knight Ave, one of the city's largest community parks: open green space, walking and biking trails, a fishing pond, playgrounds, a pavilion and the Highland Glen Bike Park, with courses for all skill levels, built from an Eagle Scout project. Open dawn to dusk; home of the Hooked on Fishing youth program.
North of City Hall (10800 N 5400 W): free, open Memorial Day to Labor Day, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Heritage Park (10400 N Alpine Hwy) is home of the city's Easter Egg Hunt. Highland Family Park is at 5691 W 10400 N, and the Lone Peak Soccer Fields are at 10361 N 4800 W.
Source: Highland City: Parks and Trails
The city's list also includes Spring Creek, Mitchell Hollow, Dry Creek East and West, Beacon Hill and Town Center Meadows. Pavilions and fields are reserved through the city.
Source: Highland City: Parks and Trails
The city's history places Highland at the mouth of American Fork Canyon. Fireworks are never allowed on U.S. Forest Service land, including American Fork Canyon, and the city's fire page lists the campfire restrictions there.
Park and trail details: Highland City Parks and Trails (trail map PDF); Highland Glen Park; Town Center Splash Pad.
Aspen Peaks School District (transition updates; confirm the assigned school with the district) · Alpine School District
Highland's average commute is 23.1 minutes (Census ACS 2020–2024), compared with 22.1 minutes statewide. The city's snow-removal FAQ names SR-92, SR-74 and North Utah County Boulevard (4800 West) as the roads Utah County plows in Highland.
5400 W Civic Center Drive, Suite 1, 801-756-5751, Mon–Thu 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Fridays. After-hours utility emergencies: 801-420-2553. Public Works: 801-772-4515.
City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and the Planning Commission at 7 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday, at City Hall. Council meetings stream live on the city's YouTube channel. The mayor and five council members are elected at large.
Lone Peak Police Department and Lone Peak Fire District serve Highland by contract. Fire station: 5582 West Parkway West Drive; fire non-emergency: (801) 763-5365.
5400 W Civic Center Drive, Suite 2, opened Oct 25, 2008. Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat noon–4 p.m.; circulation 801-772-4528. Part of the Northern Utah County Library Cooperative and, since April 2025, the Timpanogos Library Consortium with American Fork and Pleasant Grove.
Details: Utilities; Start services; Pressurized irrigation; Garbage and recycling; City Council; Planning Commission; Police; Highland City Library; City FAQ.
Festivals and community events in Highland, from the city's Events and Highland Fling pages:
The city's annual summer celebration. 2026 ran July 30–Aug 1 with a car show, home run derby, pickleball and kickball tournaments, a luau night and movie in the park, then the 5K and fun run, Grand Parade, Highland Games, strongman competition, vendor fair and food trucks, kids market, fine art show, DUP cabin tours, historical museum, library book sale, concerts and a fireworks finale. 2027 dates aren't posted yet.
Each spring at Heritage Park.
Spring events on the city calendar.
A youth fishing program for ages 6–13 at Highland Glen Park.
Also on the city's events calendar.
Trick-or-Treat Street at the Town Center Splash Pad (Sat Oct 24, 2026, 5–7 p.m.) and Meet Santa and His Reindeer at City Hall.
Events: Highland Fling; Highland City Events.
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Follow highlandut.gov for city news and the monthly newsletter, City Council and Planning Commission agendas in the Agenda and Minutes Portal, and the Highland Fling page for next summer's dates. For the 2027 school-district change, follow the Aspen Peaks School District page.
For many families, yes. Highland has 25 city parks and 18.4 miles of trails, sits at the mouth of American Fork Canyon and holds the Highland Fling each summer. The median household income is $186,075, about double Utah's $95,166 (ACS 2020–2024), and 1.9% of residents live in poverty (Utah: 8.3%). Trade-offs: home values run far above the state median, and there are fewer shops close to home.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Highland's population at 21,571 as of July 1, 2025, up 11.3% from the April 2020 estimates base of 19,379, compared with 8.2% growth statewide. The 2020 Census counted 19,348 residents, up from 15,523 in 2010. The city covers about 8.7 square miles of land, and households average 3.98 people.
Yes, compared with most of Utah. The Census Bureau puts the median value of owner-occupied homes at $928,300, compared with $489,400 for Utah, and median monthly owner costs with a mortgage at $3,034 versus $2,009 statewide (ACS 2020–2024). Median gross rent is $2,166 (Utah: $1,496). Incomes are higher too: the median household income is $186,075, versus $95,166 for Utah.
Alpine School District runs Highland's public schools until July 1, 2027, when the new Aspen Peaks School District takes over schools in Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi and the Utah County part of Draper. Voters created Aspen Peaks with Proposition 11 in November 2024. Schools with Highland addresses include Lone Peak High, Mountain Ridge Junior High and Freedom, Highland and Ridgeline elementaries. Confirm the assigned school with the district.
About average for Utah. Highland workers average 23.1 minutes to work, compared with 22.1 minutes statewide (ACS 2020–2024). The city's snow-removal FAQ lists SR-92, SR-74 and North Utah County Boulevard (4800 West) as the main roads Utah County plows in Highland. Check drive times from a specific address at the hours you would actually commute before you buy.
The Highland Fling is Highland City's annual summer celebration. In 2026 it ran July 30 to August 1, with a car show and home run derby on kickoff night, a luau and a movie in the park, then a 5K, the Grand Parade, Highland Games, a vendor fair, a kids market, a fine art show, concerts and a fireworks finale. Check the city's Highland Fling page for 2027 dates.
Highland City bills garbage, recycling, culinary water, pressurized irrigation, sewer, storm drain, a transportation utility fee and a public safety fee on one monthly bill. New accounts need proof of ownership and a $25 setup fee, and the city bills one month ahead, so the first bill may be higher. Rocky Mountain Power provides electricity, and gas is set up separately. Call the city at 801-756-5751.
Look for an agent who sells in Highland and nearby Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills and Lehi, knows the 2027 move to Aspen Peaks School District, and can explain pressurized irrigation and the city's utility setup. Red Sign Real Estate Team, part of Keller Williams Westfield in Orem, has worked with Utah clients since 2008, has 20 agents and has earned 1,950+ five-star reviews. Call (801) 733-7446.
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