At a Glance
Median Income
$162,917
$87,296 per capita
Home Value
$730,300
Zillow: $609,479
Bachelor's Degree+
63.5%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
6.6% 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 $162,917 , which is 117% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,296. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,974 business establishments, including 1,302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland Beach is $730,300 , 159% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $609,479. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
63.5% of adults in Highland Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland Beach has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
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 40.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Median Age70.8 yrs
Density1,333/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$162,917
Per Capita$87,296
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$69,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A
Home Value$730,300
Rent
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$609,479
Housing Units71
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+54.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute37 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Highland Beach was built in 1978.
46.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
There are 1,302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.