Cottonwood Heights

Residents in Granite have access to easier commutes, the museums, and vibrancy of Salt Lake City.

Welcome to Cottonwood Heights

In 1859 the community of Granite was known for a stone quarry, and today, the beautiful neighborhoods are home to under 10,000 people spanning 1.5 square miles just south of Salt Lake City, Utah. Residents in Granite have access to easier commutes, the museums, and vibrancy of Salt Lake City via major roads like the I-15. This affluent community is home to adventurers who relish experiences at the Bell Canyon Boulders Trailways, camping in the nearby Wasatch Mountains, or hiking, picnicking or horseback riding at Dimple Dell Regional Park. Homes for sale in Granite, Utah welcome buyers with between three and six spacious bedrooms and 1,000-5,000 square feet. Those interested in luxurious houses in Granite can also find well-maintained estates sitting on private acreage.
 
One of the stunning communities located in the Wasatch Mountain Range is Cottonwood Canyons; split up, locals know the community to have two areas- Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood. Sitting 12 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, Utah, Cottonwood Canyons are ideal vacation spots as they together host four major ski resorts; Brighton and Solitude in Big Cottonwood and Alta and Snowbird in Little Cottonwood. Along with skiing and snowboarding at the resorts, residents and folks looking into the Cottonwood Canyon vacation homes will discover a world of mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing, and rock-climbing. Prospective homebuyers who are looking for a house for sale in Cottonwood Canyons can find beautiful properties that are affordable for the mountainous area, featuring as many as four bedrooms and updated amenities.
 
Living in the Granite/Cottonwood Canyons area of Salt Lake City offers homebuyers the best of both worlds with unmitigated access to exploring nature and proximity to city life. If you are interested in purchasing one of the Cottonwood Canyons/Granite homes for sale in Utah, please contact us today.

Overview for Cottonwood Heights, UT

33,597 people live in Cottonwood Heights, where the median age is 39.6 and the average individual income is $49,584. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

33,597

Total Population

39.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$49,584

Average individual Income

Around Cottonwood Heights, UT

There's plenty to do around Cottonwood Heights, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
40
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
20
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dutch Bros Coffee, Dutch Bros Coffee, and Caffeine Station.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.79 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.4 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.67 miles 18 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.85 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.79 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.53 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Cottonwood Heights, UT

Cottonwood Heights has 12,562 households, with an average household size of 2.67. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cottonwood Heights do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 33,597 people call Cottonwood Heights home. The population density is 3,639.9 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

33,597

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.6

Median Age

48.55 / 51.45%

Men vs Women

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12,562

Total Households

2.67

Average Household Size

$49,584

Average individual Income

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Schools in Cottonwood Heights, UT

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The following schools are within or nearby Cottonwood Heights. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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