Highland, Utah

Small Utah city with local appeal

West Provo-Orem, UT Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.2

D+

out of 100

Overview

Highland is an Utah city with a population of approximately 20,217, part of the Provo-Orem, UT metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $975,621. Median household income is $166,429.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,217 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $975,621 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $166,429 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.7 minutes
  • Part of the Provo-Orem, UT metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,217

Source: Census ACS

$975,621

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$166,429

Source: Census ACS

22.7 min

Source: Census ACS

160 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Utah County (county-level results)

29%
68%
Democrat 84,937
Republican 203,476
Leans R+39.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 21.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 47/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 64.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 60/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.2

Location

Highland, UT (40.4272, -111.7892)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.