Utah County city guide

Highland

Open residential streets, canyon-close recreation, an expanding town center, and miles of parks and trails in northern Utah County.

Hello, Highland

Room to breathe, with the valley still within reach.

Highland occupies the transition between Alpine’s foothills, American Fork Canyon, and the busier northern Utah County corridor. Its broad streets, parks, trails, and predominantly residential character give it a quieter feel than neighboring commercial centers.

Housing includes established subdivisions, larger lots, custom homes, newer construction, and some attached options near evolving corridors. Access can feel very different from one side of the city to another, making school, work, canyon, and shopping routes part of the home decision.

Explore the city

A few Highland rhythms

Town center

City services, newer commercial activity, gathering places, and everyday convenience.

Highland Glen

Established neighborhoods near park space, trails, water, and canyon routes.

North Highland

Larger-home pockets, foothill views, and convenient movement toward Alpine and SR-92.

West Highland

Routes toward Lehi, newer growth, and a mix of established and changing residential edges.

South Highland

Fast connections to American Fork, Pleasant Grove, shopping, services, and I-15 approaches.

Trail-connected areas

Homes near the Murdock Canal Trail and local paths, where outdoor access becomes routine.

Finding your fit

Balance space, routes, and what is growing nearby.

Drive your routine

Test school, work, shopping, and freeway routes when your household will travel.

Review lot systems

Confirm irrigation, grading, drainage, landscaping demand, and larger-property maintenance.

Map nearby growth

Town-center and corridor changes can improve convenience while altering traffic and views.

Check the whole property

HOA terms, outbuildings, easements, internet, and insurance all deserve early attention.

Local flavor

Highland Fling, trail miles, and canyon days within easy reach.

Highland Fling brings summer community events, vendors, heritage celebrations, food, and hometown energy to Heritage Park. Highland’s 25 parks and more than 18 miles of scenic trails—including connections to the Murdock Canal Trail—make walking and riding unusually easy.

Highland Glen, Heritage Park, the splash pad, and nearby American Fork Canyon cover plenty of recreational ground. The town-center area supplies a growing collection of food and services, while American Fork and Lehi expand the options nearby.

Explore Highland, Utah real estate

Search live MLS inventory and compare Highland’s established, trail-connected, and newly evolving areas.

Move-in helper

Connect Highland utilities

City utilities

Highland Utilities covers garbage, recycling, culinary water, irrigation, sewer, storm drain, and applicable city fees.

Electricity

Use Rocky Mountain Power to start, stop, or transfer service.

Natural gas

Use Enbridge Gas where gas service is connected.

Internet

Compare wired availability, installation timing, equipment charges, and realistic speeds by address.

Mail and identification

Use USPS, Utah Driver License, and the Utah DMV.

Before closing day

Confirm irrigation, cans, assessments, transfer dates, internet installation, and utility access.

Utility availability can vary by address. Verify providers directly before scheduling a connection.

Worth the scoop

Ice cream in Highland

  1. creamworx

    Local, family-owned premium ice cream with house-baked inclusions, gourmet shakes, and considered sundaes.

  2. Yummy Ice Cream Emporium

    A family-owned shop with hard scoop, soft serve, Dole Whip, toppings, and room for indecision.

  3. Hokulia Shave Ice

    Seasonal Hawaiian-style shave ice, tropical flavors, smoothies, and options served with ice cream.

Premium-first ordering reflects production style and ingredients, not paid placement. Check current hours directly.