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Cottonwood Heights calls itself the city between the canyons. It sits at the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, with Holladay and Murray to the north, Midvale to the west and Sandy to the south. It became a city in 2005 and has about 33,600 residents (2020 Census). I live here, so this is the neighborhood I know best.
Mostly 1970s and 1980s ramblers, split-levels and two-stories, on lots from about 6,000 square feet up to an acre in the foothills.
The median single-family home in Cottonwood Heights sold for about $807,500 in the second quarter of 2026 (Salt Lake Board of Realtors).
Canyons School District. Brighton High School is the city's public high school.
Four ski resorts are up the two canyons: Solitude and Brighton in Big Cottonwood, Snowbird and Alta in Little Cottonwood. The Big Cottonwood Creek trail and the historic 1883 Cottonwood Paper Mill are right in town.
UDOT is targeting fall 2028 for frequent canyon buses and winter tolls in the upper canyons, with a 1,750-stall parking structure near the mouth of Big Cottonwood on Wasatch Boulevard. A Little Cottonwood gondola is still on the table but not funded. If you're looking along Wasatch Boulevard, ask me how the plan affects that stretch.
From January 1 through October 6, 2026, 336 homes sold in Cottonwood Heights, based on MLS data:
The average runs higher than the single-family median because it includes the large foothill homes at the top of the market. For buyers, that means there's room to negotiate on homes that have been sitting. For sellers, it means pricing right on day one matters, because overpriced homes sit and price cuts usually cost more. If you're thinking about selling, my Cottonwood Heights seller's guide walks through prep, pricing and the Utah paperwork.
Prices and lifestyle change a lot from one side of the city to the other:
I-215 runs along the north edge of the city, which makes the drive to downtown Salt Lake City, the airport and the rest of the valley easy. Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (SR-190) and Wasatch Boulevard (SR-210) run along the east side and take you straight up the canyons. Fort Union Boulevard is the main east-west street through town.
The city is served by Canyons School District. Brighton High School is the city's only public high school, and Butler Middle School is the only middle school inside city limits. Several elementary schools serve different parts of the city, and boundaries can change from one street to the next, so check the district's school locator for any address you're considering, or ask me and I'll look it up.
Cottonwood Heights has city parks spread across its neighborhoods, including Antczak, Butler, Bywater, Ferguson, Golden Hills, Mill Hollow, Mountview and Summer Hill parks. The city is building a multi-use trail along Big Cottonwood Creek, and the canyons put hiking, mountain biking and four ski resorts roughly 20 to 30 minutes from your front door.
The citywide numbers above hide big differences from street to street. A foothill home with canyon views can sell very differently from a home two miles west, and a townhome near Fort Union competes with a different set of buyers than a single-family rambler. Because I live here, I can tell you which streets back up to the trails, which ones get canyon traffic on powder days, and what similar homes nearby actually sold for, not just what they were listed at.
Read what past clients say in my Google reviews. I'm Kirsten Horning, a Realtor with Real Broker, LLC.
Is Cottonwood Heights part of Salt Lake City?
No. It's its own city in Salt Lake County, incorporated in 2005, with Holladay and Murray to the north and Sandy to the south.
How much does a home cost in Cottonwood Heights?
The median single-family home sold for about $807,500 in the second quarter of 2026. Across all home types, the average sold price from January 1 through October 6, 2026 was $925,319. To see what that means for your monthly payment, try our Salt Lake City mortgage calculator.
How long do homes take to sell?
About 48 days on average in 2026, and homes sold for about 98% of their list price.
What school district is Cottonwood Heights in?
Canyons School District. Brighton High School is the public high school, and Butler Middle School is inside city limits.
How far are the ski resorts?
Solitude, Brighton, Snowbird and Alta are roughly 20 to 30 minutes up Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, depending on where you live and the road conditions.
Is the Little Cottonwood gondola happening?
It's still on the table but not funded. UDOT is targeting fall 2028 for more frequent canyon buses and winter tolls in the upper canyons.
How do I find out what my Cottonwood Heights home is worth?
Request a free home value report with the comparable sales behind the number, or call or text me.
Still deciding where to land? See my guides to Holladay, Sandy and Millcreek, or read Cottonwood Heights vs. Park City vs. Heber. Buying your first home? Start with Utah first-time homebuyer programs.
Call or text me at (385) 318-3259. I'd be glad to show you around my neighborhood.
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