At a Glance
Median Income
$142,363
$144,478 per capita
Home Value
$825,200
Zillow: $915,876
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
7.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highland Beach a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.9% (36% above 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 $915,876. 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.
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 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,264
Median Age70.1 yrs
Density7,896/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,363
Per Capita$144,478
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
B
Home Value$825,200
Rent$3,501
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$915,876
Housing Units4,519
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity21.2%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation18 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+33.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Highland Beach was built in 1983.
33.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.