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Highland, Utah, in Utah county, is 9 miles SE of Sandy, Utah (center to center) and 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.
In Highland, about 73% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Highland. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Highland is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.
In 2000, Highland had a median family income of $81,086. Highland is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Highland isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Highland.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Highland residents, with $3,923. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Highland, 94% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Highland has higher property taxes than most places in Utah, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Highland, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Highland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):
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