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Highland, Utah

Introduction to Highland, Utah

Highland, Utah, in Utah county, is located 9 miles SE of Sandy, Utah (center to center) and is 347 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The people of the city are in the Provo - Orem metropolitan area. Highland has a population of 8,172.

Highland History

The city of Highland is located in Utah County, Utah. It is said that the city was named by Alexander Adamson, who had come to American Fork from Scotland. The area reminded him of the Scottish Highlands and therefore he named the place Highland. John Poole built the first house in the area in 1875. The city of Highland was officially established in 1977. This was followed by the first city council’s swearing in. The first elected officials started to work in the year 1977. The community became a third class city in 1979 after the signing of a proclamation by Governor Scott Maheson.

Highland and nearby Attractions

  • North American Museum of Ancient Life
  • Wheeler Historic Farm
  • Park City Museum
  • Utah Lake State Park
  • UVSC Woodbury Art Museum
  • Deer Creek State Park

Things To Do In Highland

One may visit the notable locations in the area such as the American Fork Canyon, Timpanogas Cave National Monument, and Alpine Loop Scenic Byway. There are numerous parks in the area that offer a lot of facilities for recreation such as Utah Lake State Park, Deer Creek State Park, and Wasatch Mountain State Park. The history buffs must visit museums like The Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Barrick Mining Museum, North American Museum of Ancient Life, and Tooele Pioneer Museum, which provide absorbing insights into the history of the place. The important historic sites in the area include Fort Douglas and Beehive House. The local churches include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Highland Church.

Highland Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is the closest international airport.

Highland Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued through Utah Valley State College, Salt Lake Community College, and Snow College.

High Points

Highland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyHighland Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHighland College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyHighland People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Highland Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Highland, UT

Comparing Highland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old107
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity23
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11
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