Highland is a medium-sized city located in the state of Utah. With a population of 21,146 people and four associated neighborhoods, Highland is the 46th largest community in Utah. Highland has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Highland, where the median household income is $186,075.00.

Highland home prices are not only among the most expensive in Utah, but Highland real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Highland has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Highland telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 23.27% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Highland is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Highland’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Highland. 64.37% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Highland in 2022 was $62,900, which is wealthy relative to Utah and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $251,600 for a family of four.

Highland is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Highland home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Highland residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Highland include English, German, Irish, European, and Danish.

The most common language spoken in Highland is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.