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Crime in Cottonwood Heights summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cottonwood Heights. Key points include:
There were 541 total crimes in Cottonwood Heights in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cottonwood Heights is 1,702.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cottonwood Heights is 88.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cottonwood Heights is 1,614.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cottonwood Heights is -19.67% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Cottonwood Heights Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cottonwood Heights / 100k People |
Utah / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 541 | 1,702.4 | 1,638.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 88.1 | 229.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 28.3 | 27.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 37.8 | 141.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 513 | 1,614.3 | 1,408.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 40 | 125.9 | 146.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 433 | 1,362.6 | 1,145.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 40 | 125.9 | 116.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Cottonwood Heights summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cottonwood Heights. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Utah. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cottonwood Heights is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cottonwood Heights is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cottonwood Heights is $777,467.
The median income in Cottonwood Heights is $119,422.
Cottonwood Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cottonwood Heights Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cottonwood Heights | Utah | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 106 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 196 | 111 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cottonwood Heights, UT Weather
The average high in Cottonwood Heights is 63.8° and the average low is 40.2°.
There are 57.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.6 inches of precipitation each year with 83.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cottonwood Heights |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 57.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 83.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cottonwood Heights Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cottonwood Heights
The current population in Cottonwood Heights is 32,828. The population has decreased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,828 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 32,984 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 33,257 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 33,597 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 33,865 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 34,036 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 34,170 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 34,214 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 34,274 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 34,234 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 33,932 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 33,804 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 33,642 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 33,610 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 33,544 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cottonwood Heights
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Cottonwood Heights is:
85.6% White with 28,098 White residents.
0.7% African American with 229 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 40 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 1,192 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 127 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 1,231 Two Or More residents.
5.8% Hispanic with 1,911 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cottonwood Heights | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.6% | 74.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 15.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cottonwood Heights
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Cottonwood Heights is 50.5% female with 16,565 female residents.
Cottonwood Heights is 49.5% male with 16,263 male residents.
| Gender | Cottonwood Heights | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cottonwood Heights for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Cottonwood Heights completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Cottonwood Heights completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Cottonwood Heights completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Cottonwood Heights completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Cottonwood Heights completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Cottonwood Heights completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Cottonwood Heights completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Cottonwood Heights completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Cottonwood Heights completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cottonwood Heights | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cottonwood Heights, Utah
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2.9% of households in Cottonwood Heights earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Cottonwood Heights earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Cottonwood Heights earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.4% of households in Cottonwood Heights earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Cottonwood Heights earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.8% of households in Cottonwood Heights earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Cottonwood Heights earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.4% of households in Cottonwood Heights earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.8% of households in Cottonwood Heights earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.8% of households in Cottonwood Heights earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cottonwood Heights | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.8% | 15.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.4% | 21.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.8% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
