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. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Highland, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Highland, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Highland’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Highland does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $178,662.00.

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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 23.21% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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.

If knowledge is power, Highland is a pretty powerful place. 64.91% of the adults in Highland have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Highland in 2022 was $59,252, which is wealthy relative to Utah and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $237,008 for a family of four.

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 Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Highland include English, German, Danish, Irish, and Welsh.

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