Herriman isn’t a small farming town anymore. We’ve grown from about 20,000 to 64,000 residents in the past 15 years. 41% of our homes are townhomes or apartments — the second-highest share of multi-family housing among nearby cities. Another 14,000 homes are already entitled to developers, nearly doubling the existing total. The majority of these new homes will be multi-family.

Despite adding a large number of higher-density homes over the last decade, Herriman’s housing affordability challenges persist. The city has added over 6,000 multi-family homes since 2014, yet home prices continue to climb—from a median of $291k in 2014 to $674k in 2024. This shows that density alone has not reduced housing costs as much as intended.

Rapid growth has driven significant increases in both school and public safety demands. Herriman now has 18 schools, with 8 new schools opened in the last decade. The number of crossing guards has increased from 36 in 2018 to 54 in 2025, reflecting the larger student population and increased traffic around schools. The city also employs 6 School Resource Officers, with schools covering about 40% of the cost. As the community grows, so do the service needs that keep it safe and supported.

Herriman’s workforce spans across the region, and the impacts of growth are visible on local roads and highways. The average commute time is about 27.4 minutes. While Bangerter Highway interchanges and the future Mountain View Corridor freeway improvements will help, transportation investment hasn’t kept pace with development. Many of Herriman’s key corridors are years behind growth, and local revenues alone can’t fund the necessary road expansions.

Herriman is situated in a high-desert climate where water is a limited regional resource. Continued population growth increases overall demand for water, and usage habits have a direct impact on long-term supply. Conservation planning and efficient use are essential for sustainable development. Ensuring that available water supports both existing and future residents remains one of the city’s most critical responsibilities.

Herriman currently serves 16,624 active water connections, with growth expected to add another 35% in the coming years. Each new development increases the cost of infrastructure and the need for qualified staff to operate and maintain the system. Ensuring reliable, safe, and sustainable water service requires ongoing investment in both personnel and facilities.

Every new home, road, and trail adds more to maintain – more roads to plow, parks to mow, and storm drains to manage. Herriman currently maintains about 368 lane miles of roadway, 55 miles of trails, 30.8 of which are paved trails and 263 acres of park space with approved growth that will add over another 400 acres. Public amenities enhance connectivity, alternative transportation, and quality of life across Herriman. Even with careful planning and budgeting, keeping up with the demands of new development strains the city’s ability to maintain the same level of service residents expect.

A balanced community needs more than housing. Commercial areas generate the sales tax revenue that funds essential city services. Allowing housing in commercial zones reduces the space available for jobs and businesses, impacting long-term fiscal health. Herriman has worked carefully to preserve its limited commercial land, but regional housing pressures continue to create challenges for that balance.