General Information
Highland is a tiny community nestled in the foothills of Mount Timpanogos. Its citizens enjoy a quiet, rural atmosphere, large lot sizes (an acre is required to build in Highland), close proximity to Salt Lake City, and one of the lowest property tax rates in the county.
During the past decade, this town has maintained an average growth rate of 5% each year. Highlanders have big families: the average household has 5.03 members (the second largest in the county), and the median age is 20.9 (the third youngest in the county).
Origin of City's Name
Alexander Adamson, a Scottish farmer who immigrated to Utah, bestowed the name on the area because it reminded him of the highlands of his native Scotland.
Date of Incorporation: July 13, 1977
Did You Know?
John Poole built the first home in 1875, northeast of Stasburg Park. By 1888, 15 families had settled in the area. That year a one-room brick school was built where the Highland Church now stands, and it served as a church and social hall as well. James C. Orr, one of the area's first teachers, taught all eight grades, served as the janitor and made fires in the building's old stove.
| Recreation | Crime * | ||
| Baseball Diamonds | 1 | Aggravated Assault | 3 |
| Bowling Alleys | 0 | Arson | N/A |
| Covered Picnic Facilities | 2 | Auto Theft | N/A |
| Golf Courses | 0 | Burglary | 32 |
| Indoor Facilities | 0 | Larceny | N/A |
| Parks | 10 | Murder | 0 |
| Rodeo Grounds | 0 | Rape | 1 |
| Soccer/Football Fields | 2 | Robbery | 0 |
| Swimming Pools | 0 | ||
| Tennis Courts | 0 | ||
| Other: 1 sandbox, 1 playground | |||
| Median Age: 20.9 | Household Size: 5.03 | ||
Largest Employer: Kohler Food: 125 employees
Population: 8,172
State Rank By Population: 44
Political Profile
Out of the 3,872 registered voters, 3,133 cast ballots in the November 2000 election.
Schools in Highland: