Highland, Utah

About Highland

Highland, UT is a close-knit town located in central Utah, home to 21,146 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Highland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,433 residents per square mile.

📰 Highland News Today

• Christian James Lee Obituary Jun 23, 2026 Anderson and Sons Mortuary · Jun 28
• Highland Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Eight ducklings saved after man tried to dump them at Highland pond, rescue seeking help ABC4 Utah · Aug 5
• Arch Williams Obituary (2026) - Highland, UT - The Salt Lake Tribune Legacy obituary · Aug 5
• 10511 N Canterbury Dr, Highland, UT 84003 Realtor.com · Aug 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Highland Unique

• One of 11 places in the US named Highland — but the Utah one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 21,146.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Highland

• China Wok — chinese
• Pique Thai — thai
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Blue Lemon — american
• Jurassic Tacos — mexican
• Pizza Pie Cafe — pizza
• Roxberry Juice (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Highland

• Apple Blossom Lane Park reviews ★
• Canterbury North Park reviews ★
• Canterbury South Park reviews ★
• Carlisle Park reviews ★
• Dry Creek Bench Park reviews ★
• Dry Creek Hollow Trail reviews ★
• Highland Glen Park reviews ★
• Highland Heritage Park reviews ★
• Highland Town Center Plaza reviews ★
• Legacy Park reviews ★
• Maple Hollow 10 Park reviews ★
• Merlin B. Larson Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Highland

• Freedom School
• Highland School
• Lone Peak High
• Mountain Ridge Jr High
• Ridgeline School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Highland

🏘️ Nearby Communities