The city is known for its parks and safe neighborhoods, as well as its proximity to well-known ski resorts, including the resorts at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, and Solitude. Also popular are many miles of hiking trails, both natural and paved, including a new trail along the length of the Big Cottonwood Creek within the city limits. This combination of ski resorts and multi-use outdoor recreational areas makes the city and its surrounding lands one of the most popular recreational regions in the western United States.

Many historic landmarks are scattered around the city, most of which pertain to the history of the original settling of the area. These include Danish Town, Butler bench, Pepper’s hill, and Colebrook corner, to name just a few. There are historic roadways through the city as well, including Will Dyer’s Road and Union Fort Road.

There is also a budding arts community in Cottonwood Heights, with an arts council that organizes local events for residents to enjoy. Past events have included theater productions such as Fiddler on the Roof, The Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, and more. They also organize local contests such as art and photography competitions.

Crime rate statistics for the city show a low incidence of violent crime. Both violent crime rates and property crime rates in this community are lower than average for the state, although the property crime (burglary and theft) rates were slightly higher than the national average.

The city is a predominantly white-collar type of community with over 88% of the workforce involved in professional careers. This is a highly educated city with greater than 46% of residents holding a bachelor level college degree or higher, compared to the United States average of around 22%.

The per capita income of the city is $38,477 with a median household income around $76,000. The poverty rate of the community is 5.21%, much lower than the national estimates of 13-14%.

Home and building construction history in the city is varied and includes several older homes which have eligibility for registry on the National Register of Historic Places. Construction materials in this area are predominantly brick (34%) with the remaining being veneer, log, stone, and adobe.

The types of available homes in the city include mostly single family, detached homes. This makes up about 68% of current structures. Apartment complexes compose the next largest category, at about 20%. The remaining types of structures include rowhouses/attached homes, smaller apartments, as well as mobile homes, which make up 0.67% of houses.

Homes built between 1970 and 1999 make up the majority of houses at 70.35%. Older homes built between 1940 and 1969 fall into the next category, at 21.36%, while historic houses built in 1939 or prior make up 0.32% of the standing structures. Houses built after the year 2000 make up about 7.9% of the current market.

Today’s median home value in the city according to Zillow is $414,900. You can get a 3-bedroom rental property for around $1600 per month. There is a vacancy rate of current homes of only about 7.8%, leaving the remaining 92.2% of homes either owner or renter occupied.

Cottonwood Heights, Utah, while a relatively new city, is a perfectly located community for outdoor enthusiasts. This “city between the canyons” will appeal to those looking to be near ski resorts, hiking trails, or the mountain lifestyle. A variety of housing styles and options are available in the city limits, with many more properties in the surrounding areas to fit varying preferences.

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