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Cedar Hills, Utah
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Learn about Cedar Hills, Utah. Below you can find community information, including vital statistics, information on local schools as well as resources for finding real estate listings and homes for sale in Cedar Hills.
Nestled behind Highland, American Fork, and Pleasant Grove, Cedar Hills is truly off the beaten path on State Highways 146 and 92 in the northern end of Utah Valley. Incorporated on November 2, 1997, Cedar Hills boasts a unique mixture of a hometown, homegrown feeling, one of the fastest growth rates in the Valley (300% in the last decade to just over 7,500 residents), and the Valley's lowest median age (18.5 yrs).
Cedar Hills is a town located in Utah County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,094, and by 2004 was estimated at 5,813. The city began growing rapidly during the 1990s and this rapid growth continues to this day. In 1990 it had a population of just 708. It is located east of Alpine and Highland on the slopes of Mount Timpanogos. The word has certainly spread about what a great place Cedar Hills is to live! City Hills Utah has experienced phenomenal growth over the last few years.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.1 km2 (2.0 mi2). 5.1 km2 (2.0 mi2) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Cedar Hills Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 3,094 people, 695 households, and 658 families residing in the town. The population density is 606.4/km2 (1,573.3/mi2). There are 721 housing units at an average density of 141.3/km2 (366.6/mi2). The racial makeup of the town is 97.09% White, 0.10% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. 1.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In the town the population is spread out with 49.0% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 10.4% from 45 to 64, and 3.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 18 years. For every 100 females there are 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.6 males.
History
Cedar Hills is built upon an alluvial fan or bench, created thousands of years ago when it was a shoreline of Lake Bonneville. Early settlers referred to the area as “the Bench.” Because of the growth of cedar trees (later becoming Manila’s source of Christmas trees), the area was later referred to as Cedar Hills. The bench provides a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains, Utah Lake, and Utah Valley. Cedar Hills was established as a community in 1977. The surrounding cities such as Pleasant Grove and Alpine were settled in 1849 and 1850.
Various forms of wildlife flourished in the area. Coyotes prowled along the bench. Wild cats, red foxes, bears, deer, skunks and rabbits also lived in the area. Some deer, skunks and rabbits can still be seen around Cedar Hills.
Cedar Hills Today
Today Cedar Hills is protective of its slower-paced natural beauty. Residents have been vocal in slowing building permits and other commercial development in favor of a parks and trails system and a pedestrian-friendly commerce center. Cedar Hills is governed by a mayor and five city council members.
The Cedar Hills Golf Course is a 6,700-yard, 18-hole course at the mouth of American Fork Canyon. The Cedar Hills Family Festival is held annually in July and features fireworks, children's events, outdoor performances, and a golf tournament.
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