Salt Lake City metro, UT relocation guide
Moving to Cottonwood Heights, UT
About Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Heights is an east-bench suburb of about 33,000 residents (2020 Census), set at the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. It is the gateway to four ski resorts — Brighton, Solitude, Snowbird, and Alta — and its east-bench neighborhoods back directly onto Wasatch National Forest trailheads. Incorporated in 2005, it blends subdivisions with canyon recreation access.
Home prices in Cottonwood Heights
The median list in Cottonwood Heights is $826,999.
Top places in Cottonwood Heights
- Big Cottonwood Canyon — scenic canyon with Brighton and Solitude resorts, Donut Falls, and Guardsman Pass.
- Little Cottonwood Canyon (lower reaches) — gateway to Snowbird and Alta.
- Donut Falls Trail — popular family waterfall hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
- Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center — city fitness and aquatics complex.
- Butler Park — community park with sports fields and mountain views.
- Mountview Park — east-bench park with trail access.
- The Old Mill — historic paper mill ruins near the canyon mouth.
- Canyon shopping and dining at Fort Union Boulevard.
Commuting from Cottonwood Heights
- Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~15–20 minutes via I-215 (approximate; ~11 miles).
- No TRAX service; UTA bus routes connect to the Murray Central and Fort Union areas (approximately 35–45 minutes to downtown by bus).
Schools in Cottonwood Heights
Public schools: Canyons School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Cottonwood Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cottonwood Heights, UT?
The median list in Cottonwood Heights is $826,999. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Cottonwood Heights, UT?
Approximate drive to downtown Salt Lake City: ~15–20 minutes via I-215 (approximate; ~11 miles). - Which school district serves Cottonwood Heights, UT?
Cottonwood Heights is served by Canyons School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.