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Is Woodland Hills a good place to live? Many residents think so. This small south Utah County city sits between 5,000 and 7,000 feet below Mount Loafer and has about 1,707 people (Census, 2025). 92.4% of its homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $812,500, above the Utah median of $489,400 (ACS 2020-2024).
Red Sign Real Estate Team helps buyers and sellers in Woodland Hills and across Utah. We are part of Keller Williams Westfield at 998 N 1200 W in Orem, have worked with Utah clients since 2008 and have sold over 3,000 homes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, V2025 city population estimates (July 1, 2025)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, V2025 city population estimates (Utah: +8.2%)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (Utah: $489,400)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (Utah: $95,166)
The basics for anyone relocating to Woodland Hills, with a source for each point. Census figures for a city this size are estimates with wide margins.
What stands out in the public data. Which side matters more depends on your budget, commute and lifestyle.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (V2025 city population estimates, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates), Woodland Hills City and Nebo School District. Details in the sections and FAQ answers on this page.
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Census figures are five-year averages (2020-2024) from a very small sample, so they trail today's market and carry wide margins. For current list prices, see Woodland Hills homes for sale below. Fees on the Woodland Hills City fee schedule (adopted June 23, 2026): water maintenance fee $78, residential sewer $97.18, garbage can $18.50 and recycling can $24.50, plus water usage.
Utah $489,400
Utah $2,009
Utah $564
Too few renters for a reliable estimate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, Woodland Hills vs Utah
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Red Sign Real Estate Team helps buyers and sellers in Woodland Hills and across Utah. Our 20 agents can walk you through sewer versus septic for a specific home, the $200 owner water deposit, impact fees for anyone building, permits for retaining walls, decks and basements on sloped lots, the city hazard maps, wildfire-area preparation and winter access, and help you time a sale and purchase in the same move.
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What the city's own plans and notices say about life on the mountainside. Check the city pages for current rules before you buy or build.
The city's 2024 emergency plan quotes the regional hazard analysis: the city's "chief concern is managing wildfire," with many homes in the Wildland-Urban Interface and limited roads for getting in and out of town. The Bald Mountain and Pole Creek Fire in September 2018 caused the mandatory evacuation of the entire city. The Public Safety page links Ready, Set, Go wildfire guidance and fuel reduction resources; sign up for Everbridge alerts.
The city's Winter in Woodland Hills notice says driving the steep slopes can be extremely risky, asks drivers to carry proper equipment and obey the flashing lights at the bottom of the hill, bans street parking overnight or during active snow removal, and asks residents to keep hydrants clear. The city also publishes a snow removal priority map.
Site plans need topography when a lot slopes more than 10%, retaining walls over 4 feet need a permit, and new homes are inspected for driveway slope. Homes that need a septic tank require Utah County Health Department approval. The Building Department page links geological hazard, surface rupture and natural hazards maps.
Source: Woodland Hills City: Building Permit Packet (updated 09-2026)
City water comes from two wells, Maple Canyon Well and Broad Hollow Tank Well, which the 2025 report describes as having a low level of susceptibility to contamination sources.
Utah County and Salem City have a road construction project planned on Woodland Hills Drive; the city points residents to Salem City's project updates.
More from the city: Public Safety (wildfire resources and alerts); 2024 emergency management plan; Winter in Woodland Hills; Building Department (permits and hazard maps); Public Works, Roads and Water.
Nebo School District school directory (confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the district)
Woodland Hills' average commute is 28.5 minutes (Census ACS 2020-2024), compared with 22.1 minutes statewide. The city plan notes limited roads for getting in and out of town.
690 S Woodland Hills Dr, 801-423-3900. Walk-ins Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; appointments Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mayor Ben Hillyard and a City Council. City Council and Planning Commission agendas are posted on the city Agendas page.
Electricity from SESD; garbage and recycling through WM; utility and water outage alerts through Yoppify; emergency alerts through Everbridge.
Details: Pay My Utility Bill; Fee schedule; 2026 WM service calendar; Building Department; Building permit packet; Public Safety; City departments; Agendas; Payson sewer services; SESD.
Things to do in Woodland Hills, from the city's community pages and news:
Easy access to outdoor recreation, per the city plan, and a Switchback Trail map published by the city.
Residents can reserve the city park pavilion for $50 per half day with a $50 refundable deposit; the City Center can also be rented.
Woodland Hills Days and an annual Trunk or Treat from the city news, and volunteer committees such as Parks, Trails and Rec.
Details: Community information and resources; Boards and committees; City news.
Red Sign Real Estate Team helps buyers and sellers in Woodland Hills and across Utah.
Red Sign Real Estate Team was founded in 2008 and is part of Keller Williams Westfield at 998 N 1200 W in Orem. The team works with buyers and sellers across Utah. Its track record: over 3,000 homes sold, about 3,500 transactions since 2008 and 1,950+ five-star reviews. RealTrends Verified: #4 among Utah mega teams, #1 in Orem (2025 sales). It was voted a Best in Utah County 2026 winner in the Real Estate Team category.
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Browse Woodland Hills homes for sale, get a free home value estimate, or search all Utah homes. Questions about buying? Read the Utah buyer FAQ. Call (801) 733-7446 or schedule a call.
Follow the city News and Agendas pages for City Council and Planning Commission notices, sign up for Everbridge emergency alerts and Yoppify utility and water outage alerts (see Public Safety and Public Works, Roads and Water), and check Public Works for the Woodland Hills Drive road project. For schools, follow Nebo School District.
For many residents, yes. The city sits between 5,000 and 7,000 feet below Mount Loafer, and its emergency plan notes easy access to outdoor recreation. 92.4% of homes are owner-occupied and 99.1% of households have broadband (ACS 2020-2024). Trade-offs: home values run well above the state median, winter roads are steep, the average commute is longer than the state average, and the city plan cites wildfire risk and limited roads in and out.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Woodland Hills at 1,707 as of July 1, 2025, up 11.4% from the April 2020 estimates base of 1,532, while Utah grew 8.2%. The city covers about 2.5 square miles of land. The Census counts 437 households averaging 3.57 people, compared with 2.97 statewide, and 100% of housing units in the estimate are detached single-unit homes (ACS 2020-2024).
Home values run well above the state median. The Census Bureau puts the median value of owner-occupied homes at $812,500, compared with $489,400 for Utah, and median monthly owner costs with a mortgage at $2,806 versus $2,009 statewide (ACS 2020-2024). The median household income is $151,964, versus $95,166 for Utah. Rentals are scarce: only 7.6% of occupied homes are rented, too few for a reliable median rent.
Nebo School District, based at 350 S Main in Spanish Fork. The district school directory lists no school with a Woodland Hills address, so students attend Nebo schools in neighboring cities. Assignments depend on the street, so confirm the schools for a specific home with Nebo School District at (801) 354-7400 before you buy.
Start outdoors. The city sits below Mount Loafer, and its emergency plan notes easy access to outdoor recreation. The city publishes a Switchback Trail map, and residents can reserve the city park pavilion for $50 per half day. Community events in the city news include Woodland Hills Days and an annual Trunk or Treat, and the Parks, Trails and Rec Committee is open to volunteers.
Woodland Hills City bills water, sewer and garbage monthly, with payment due on the 20th through Xpress Bill Pay, pay by text, mail or the drop box at the roundabout mailboxes. The 2026 fee schedule sets a $200 water deposit for owners and $400 for renters. City water comes from two wells. Electricity comes from the South Utah Valley Electric Service District (SESD), and some homes use septic systems.
Longer than average. The Census Bureau puts the mean travel time to work at 28.5 minutes for Woodland Hills residents, compared with 22.1 minutes statewide (ACS 2020-2024). The city emergency plan notes limited roads for getting in and out of town. In winter, the city asks drivers to carry proper equipment and to obey the flashing lights at the bottom of the hill.
Look for an agent who sells in Woodland Hills and nearby Salem, Elk Ridge and Payson, knows Nebo School District, and can explain sewer versus septic, city impact fees, hillside permits and wildfire preparation. 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.
Compare recent Woodland Hills sales, verified reviews, response time and how the agent is paid, agreed in writing. Red Sign Real Estate Team, founded in 2008, has sold over 3,000 homes and earned 1,950+ five-star reviews. RealTrends Verified: #4 among Utah mega teams, #1 in Orem (2025 sales). It was voted a Best in Utah County 2026 winner in the Real Estate Team category.
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