Your ultimate guide to living elevated. Explore Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, thriving local businesses, future developments, and premium real estate in Utah's most coveted hillside community.
Unmatched Access
Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Front, Cottonwood Heights offers immediate access to world-class outdoor recreation. You aren't just buying a home; you are investing in a lifestyle defined by altitude and adventure.
Popular Trails: Ferguson Canyon · Donut Falls · Lake Blanche
Where to Live
Every part of town has its own character. Here are a few favorites buyers ask about most.
Hillside estates with sweeping valley views
Perched on the east bench near Wasatch Boulevard, Top of the World is known for winding streets, larger custom homes and panoramic views across the Salt Lake Valley. Ferguson Canyon trailhead and both canyon mouths are minutes away.
At the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon
Named for the historic Old Mill near Wasatch Boulevard, this area puts you next to the Old Mill Golf Course, the Big Cottonwood Canyon road and the Porter Rockwell Trail, with quick access to I-215.
Established, family-friendly streets
Centered around the Butler schools and Butler Park, this part of town offers mature trees, mid-century and updated ranch homes, and a short drive to Fort Union shopping and dining.
Scrub-oak hillsides near the granite peaks
Set on the east bench toward the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Granite Oaks offers newer custom homes among native oak, big mountain views and quick access to Snowbird, Alta and Wasatch Boulevard.
Support Local
Discover the small businesses and local events that make Cottonwood Heights a premier place to call home.
7260 S Racquet Club Dr.
Situated perfectly at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Alpha Coffee is a veteran and woman co-owned staple of our community. Known for premium small-batch roasts and a welcoming atmosphere, it's the mandatory stop for locals before hitting the slopes or the trails.
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71 local businesses, parks and places to stay. Search by name, type or street.
Future Infrastructure
The landscape of Cottonwood Heights is evolving with the highly anticipated "The Heights". Located at the former Hillside Plaza (2300 E and Ft. Union Blvd), this master-planned, walkable town center is designed to be the new heartbeat of our city.
Utah Statewide Overview
Objective, FHA-compliant insights into Utah's six primary regions, focusing on economic drivers, geography, and infrastructure.
Salt Lake, Cottonwood Heights
The primary economic and transit hub. Features the SLC International Airport, robust public transit (TRAX), corporate headquarters, and immediate access to four major ski resorts.
Park City, Heber
High-elevation, resort-oriented geography. Contains premier ski destinations, extensive equestrian zoning, and vast trail systems driving strong luxury and secondary home markets.
Lehi, Provo, Orem
Utah's technological epicenter (Utah Valley). Characterized by rapid commercial infrastructure development, master-planned residential zones, and university proximity.
St. George, Washington
Home to Utah's "Mighty 5" national parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands. St. George anchors the region with a warm, sunny year-round climate, red-rock scenery, abundant golf courses and fast-growing neighborhoods, drawing retirees, remote workers and second-home buyers.
Ogden, Logan, Layton
Offers historic downtown commercial districts, significant aerospace employment, and direct access to Pineview Reservoir and Snowbasin Resort at accessible price points.
Garden City, Laketown
Known as the "Caribbean of the Rockies" for its turquoise water. A seasonal recreation destination with sandy beaches, boating, and famous raspberry shakes, driving a strong vacation and cabin home market.
Higher Education
From world-class research to affordable two-year programs, here's where students study across Utah, and the neighborhoods buyers look at nearby. Drive times are approximate from Cottonwood Heights.
Salt Lake City · ~20 min
The state's flagship research university and a Big 12 athletics school, with a top-ranked medical center and engineering programs.
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Salt Lake City · ~15 min
A private liberal arts university known for small classes, business and nursing programs, and easy access to the canyons.
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Multiple campuses · ~15 min
Utah's largest college, offering affordable two-year degrees, trades and transfer pathways, with campuses across the valley.
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Provo · ~40 min
A large private university run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, noted for business, law and accounting programs.
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Orem · ~35 min
Utah's largest public university by enrollment, with strong tech, aviation and business ties to Silicon Slopes.
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Logan · ~1 hr 45 min
A land-grant research university in Cache Valley, known for agriculture, engineering, space research and outdoor recreation.
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Ogden · ~50 min
A public university known for nursing, health professions and computer science, close to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain.
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St. George · ~4 hr
A fast-growing polytechnic university in Southern Utah's red-rock country, near Zion National Park.
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Cottonwood Heights & Beyond
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