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Highland

Pop. 20,119·2nd most expensive in Utah·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,708/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$776
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Highland · $2,708
More expensive than 85% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,708/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$108,000/yr
Local median income
$186,075/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Highland's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$1,141
3 BR
$2,175
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,141/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,708 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$32,496/yr
At $2,708/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Highland, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 64.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,119
Median income
$186,075
Median age
28
Renters
8.3%
Age distribution
37.4%
18.4%
26.8%
Under 1837.4%
18–3418.4%
35–5426.8%
55–648.3%
65+9.1%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black1.5%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian2.1%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
27%
64.4%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma7.2%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+64.4%
Housing tenure
91.7%
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Highland, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$156,136 → $186,075
up 19.2%
Population
18,913 → 20,119
up 6.4%
Renter share
9.6% → 8.3%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
64.5% → 64.4%
-0.1 pts
Median age
24.3 → 28
+3.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $156,136 to $186,075 across the same window, up 19.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 18,913 residents to roughly 20,119.

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By apartment size

Highland rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Highland. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Highland, UT

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Highland is $2,708/mo as of October 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,141/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,175/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($186,075/yr), Highland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Highland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (about $52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,708/mo in Highland. The local median household income is $186,075/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Highland?

Rent in Highland has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Highland rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Highland is one of the pricier among Utah cities for rent, ranking #2 of 55 tracked cities at $2,708/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Highland?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Highland ($2,708/mo) include American Fork ($1,627/mo), Draper ($1,700/mo), and Pleasant Grove ($1,713/mo).
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,708/mo, rent takes ~17% of Highland's median household income ($186,075/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Highland 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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