Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Highland Beach is a small town in Maryland with a population of 80. Residents earn $162,917 per year, which is 117% above the national average.
Based on current data, Highland Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Highland Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Highland Beach is $162,917, which is significantly higher than the national average — 117% above $75,149. This places Highland Beach among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Highland Beach is $730,300, making it a premium housing market at 159% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Highland Beach is a highly educated community — 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Highland Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $162,917 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $87,296 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,530 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $108,818 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,974 |
| County GDP | $69,946M |
| Restaurants | 1,302 |
| Healthcare | 1,531 |
| Retail | 1,788 |
| Manufacturing | 227 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,568 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.76% |
| Commute Time | 37.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 42.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 46.4% |
| Census Median | $730,300 |
| 159% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,568 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.76% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.3% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Mental Distress | 12.9% |
| Physical Distress | 8.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,531 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.0 inches |
| 16% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9311°N, 76.4670°W |
| County FIPS | 24003 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 63.5% |
| 88% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,333/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 47.0% |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,531 |
| Restaurants | 1,302 |
| Retail Stores | 1,788 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 37.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 42.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 46.4% |