All Countries
Highland, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sharp County County
Highland, AR
At a Glance
How Highland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Highland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Highland residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,493. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,064. Median rent is $706/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Highland reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,545/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.