Highgrove, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
7,164 Population 2,225/sq mi density
$109,657 Median Income $40,390 per capita
$594,400 Home Value $580,391 Zillow
$1,338 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$109,657 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$594,400 home value, $1,338/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Highgrove, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,657
46% above
$40,390 per capita
Home Value
$594,400
111% above
Zillow: $580,391
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
15% above
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
15% above
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Highgrove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Highgrove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
146%
Home Value
211%
Rent
115%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highgrove a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Highgrove residents earn a median household income of $109,657 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,390. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highgrove is $594,400 , 111% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $580,391. Median rent is $1,338/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.

Education

38.8% of adults in Highgrove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Highgrove has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population7,164
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density2,225/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.3%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$109,657
Per Capita$40,390
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B+
Home Value$594,400
Rent$1,338
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$580,391
Housing Units2,060
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,153 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Highgrove was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
19.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.