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Highland Acres, DE
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Highland Acres, DE
At a Glance
How Highland Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Highland Acres a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Highland Acres residents earn a median household income of $101,685 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,702. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland Acres is $293,600 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,071. Median rent is $1,412/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Highland Acres reports 313 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,840/100K.
Education
37.4% of adults in Highland Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland Acres has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.