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Highland Beach, FL
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Highland Beach, FL
At a Glance
How Highland Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Highland Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Highland Beach residents earn a median household income of $142,363 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $144,478. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland Beach is $825,200 , 193% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $879,252. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Highland Beach reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,012/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
67.1% of adults in Highland Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (99% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland Beach has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.